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April 20, 2008 · Cessna 182T · N46EF
Zionsville, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 20, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Zionsville, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 182T
Tail Number
N46EF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA107
The pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings with a 90-degree right crosswind of 11 knots, gusting to 15 knots. During touchdown the right wing began to rise as the airplane drifted to the left. The pilot stated that he "overcorrected" for the left drift and the airplane skidded off the right side of the runway. The left wing was substantially damaged when it struck a runway light. According to the pilot, the accident could have been prevented if he had increased his landing speed, used less than full wing flaps, and had maintained directional control by keeping the upwind wing down longer during landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind and the runway light.
Full Narrative
The pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings with a 90-degree right crosswind of 11 knots, gusting to 15 knots. During touchdown the right wing began to rise as the airplane drifted to the left. The pilot stated that he "overcorrected" for the left drift and the airplane skidded off the right side of the runway. The left wing was substantially damaged when it struck a runway light. According to the pilot, the accident could have been prevented if he had increased his landing speed, used less than full wing flaps, and had maintained directional control by keeping the upwind wing down longer during landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportIndianapolis Executive Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length5501 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182T
Tail NumberN46EF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AB1A5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 11 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time18:25
Weather SourceWFAC