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May 28, 2008 · Cessna T182T · N2252Z

Vandenberg, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Vandenberg, FL
Aircraft
Cessna T182T
Tail Number
N2252Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA158

While on final approach to the destination airport, the pilot noted that the airplane was configured about 20 knots too fast. He further noted that he overcorrected for an 8- to 10-knot crosswind with the addition of too much rudder deflection. After touchdown, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway, collapsing the nose landing gear and substantially damaging the fuselage undercarriage. The pilot stated that there were no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's unstabilized approach and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a veer off the runway.

Full Narrative

During a telephone interview with a National Transportation Safety Board investigator, the pilot reported that while on final approach to the destination airport he noted that the airplane was configured about 20 knots too fast. He further noted that he overcorrected for an 8- to 10-knot crosswind with the addition of too much rudder deflection. After touchdown, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway, collapsing the nose landing gear and substantially damaging the fuselage undercarriage. The pilot stated that there were no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine. To date, the pilot has failed to submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), nor has he responded to numerous follow-up attempts by investigators to provide a written statement.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 EDT
Nearest AirportVandenberg Airport (0nm)
Runway05
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T182T
Tail NumberN2252Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:21
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data