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March 26, 2008 · Cessna 182 · N5338B
Traverse City, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Traverse City, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N5338B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA094
The airplane received substantial damage on impact with terrain when it veered off runway 28 (6,501 feet by 150 feet, asphalt) and nosed over during a student solo flight. The student pilot stated that after turning to the final approach segment, he increased engine power because the airplane altitude was low. He stated that the airplane altitude then became too high, and he should have performed a go-around. He then reduced engine power, and the airplane began a "rapid" descent. During the landing flare, he "lost control" and bounced the airplane after the airplane experienced a reported wind gust. He attempted to use rudder but unknowingly used brakes in trying to steer the airplane. The airplane then skidded off the runway, nosed over, and sustained structural damage to both wings and empennage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The unstabalized approach performed by the student pilot and the go-around not performed by the student pilot. Additional causes were the inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and the directional control not obtained by the student pilot. Contributing factors were the wind gusts and the student pilot’s lack of total experience.
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The airplane received substantial damage on impact with terrain when it veered off runway 28 (6,501 feet by 150 feet, asphalt) and nosed over during a student solo flight. The student pilot stated that after turning to the final approach segment, he increased engine power because the airplane altitude was low. He stated that the airplane altitude then became too high, and he should have performed a go-around. He then reduced engine power, and the airplane began a "rapid" descent. During the landing flare, he "lost control" and bounced the airplane after the airplane experienced a reported wind gust. He attempted to use rudder but unknowingly used brakes in trying to steer the airplane. The airplane then skidded off the runway, nosed over, and sustained structural damage to both wings and empennage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 EDT
Nearest AirportCherry Capital (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length6501 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN5338B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470L · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 17 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time20:13