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August 17, 2006 · Cessna 182S · N250CS

Fort Myers, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182S
Tail Number
N250CS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA06CA131

The pilot stated that he touched down on the center of the runway at 65 knots, and the windsock still showed that the winds were calm. As he progressed about 400 feet during the landing rollout, the pilot said that a severe wind gust pushed him to the left, and as the airplane was reacting to his control inputs, the left wing tip struck some brush, which put him into a hard left turn that he was unable to get control of. After a second wing tip strike he said that the airplane came to a stop about 200 feet from where the first strike occurred. The pilot said that prior to the accident there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the aircraft or any of its systems.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout during gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway.

Full Narrative

On August 17, 2006, about 1100 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182S airplane, N250CS, registered to, and operated by a private individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, incurred damage during landing at Pine Island Airport, Fort Myers, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot was not injured, and the aircraft incurred substantial damage. The flight originated from Marathon, Florida, the same day, about 1000. The pilot stated that when he began the approach the wind was calm, and that the approach was normal and correct. He further stated that he touched down on the center of the runway at 65 knots, and the windsock still showed that the winds were calm. As he progressed about 400 feet during the landing rollout, the pilot said that a severe wind gust pushed him the left, and as the airplane was reacting to his control inputs, the left wing tip struck some brush, which put him into a hard left turn that he was unable to get control of. After a second wing tip strike he said that the airplane came to a soft stop about 200 feet from where the first strike occurred. The pilot said that prior to the accident there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the aircraft or any of its systems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPine Island Airport (14nm)
Runway09
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182S
Tail NumberN250CS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AB1A5 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3700 ft
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data