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February 15, 2008 · Cessna 182K · N3047Q

Greenville, ME

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 15, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Greenville, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 182K
Tail Number
N3047Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA101

The pilot was landing on a 3,999-foot-long, 75-foot-wide, asphalt runway, which was covered with snow. The airplane touched down near the runway centerline; however, during the landing rollout, the pilot was not able to discern the runway boundaries due to the snow on the ground and sun glare. The airplane drifted to the left, where it subsequently contacted a snow bank and nosed over. The airplane sustained damage to both wings, the propeller, and the horizontal and vertical stabilizers. The pilot indicated that he did not experience any preimpact airplane malfunctions. The pilot reported that the winds at the time of the accident were light and variable.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow covered runway and sun glare light conditions.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the Cessna 182K, was landing on a 3,999-foot-long, 75-foot-wide, asphalt runway, which was covered with snow. The airplane touched down near the runway centerline; however, during the landing rollout, the pilot was not able to discern the runway boundaries due to the snow on the ground and sun glare. The airplane drifted to the left, where it subsequently contacted a snow bank and nosed over. The airplane sustained damage to both wings, the propeller, and the horizontal and vertical stabilizers. The pilot indicated that he did not experience any preimpact airplane malfunctions. He reported 3,761 hours of total flight experience, which included 2,855 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane. The pilot reported that the winds at the time of the accident were light and variable.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EST
Nearest AirportGreenville (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length3999 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182K
Tail NumberN3047Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · O-470R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.64 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data