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October 5, 2006 · Cessna T182T · N134GW

Spokane, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Spokane, WA
Aircraft
Cessna T182T
Tail Number
N134GW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA003

According to the pilot, he requested a long landing in order to exit the runway on a taxiway near the end. The pilot stated that the approach was standard and touchdown was nominal. He further stated that he "applied modest but symmetrical brakes simultaneously with nose wheel contact," and the airplane "immediately" began "a strong, uncontrolled diversion to the right." While skidding sideways, the airplane contacted a taxiway sign, nosed down and then settled upright. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented with "perhaps less aggressive braking immediately after touchdown, while still achieving lift."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's excessive braking which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during the landing roll. A taxiway sign was a factor.

Full Narrative

On October 5, 2006, at 1435 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna T182T, N134GW, sustained substantial damage when it struck a taxiway sign following a loss of control during the landing roll on runway 03 at Spokane International Airport, Spokane, Washington. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Wadsworth Aviation, Inc. of Seattle, Washington. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the landing in Spokane and an IFR flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 business cross country flight which originated in Seattle. According to the pilot, he requested a long landing in order to exit the runway on a taxiway near the end (taxiway F). The pilot stated that the approach was standard and touchdown was nominal. He further stated that he "applied modest but symmetrical brakes simultaneously with nose wheel contact," and the airplane "immediately" began "a strong, uncontrolled diversion to the right." While skidding sideways, the airplane contacted a taxiway sign, nosed down and then settled upright. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented with "perhaps less aggressive braking immediately after touchdown, while still achieving lift."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 PDT
Nearest AirportSpokane International (0nm)
Runway03
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T182T
Tail NumberN134GW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data