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April 14, 2009 · Cessna 182A · N4816D
Las Vegas, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 14, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N4816D
Operator
Battaglia Louis John Jr
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA194
The pilot said that he was landing on runway 25 and that during the landing flare he experienced wind gusts from multiple directions. The tower controller said the airplane landed in the dirt next to the runway. The airplane's nose landing gear failed and the airplane nosed down onto its spinner and right wing tip, coming to rest upright. The right wing tip's outer two feet were bent up and wrinkled. Additionally, the propeller's spinner was crushed and both blades were bent aft. The pilot reported the wind from 240 degrees at 14 knots, while the airport's Automated Surface Observing System reported the wind from 210 degrees at 22 knots, gusting to 31 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot said he was landing on runway 25, and in the landing flare, he experienced wind gusts from multiple directions. The tower controller said the airplane landed in the dirt next to the runway. The airplane's nose landing gear failed and the airplane nosed down onto its spinner and right wing tip, and came to rest upright. The right wing tip's outer 2 feet were bent up and wrinkled. Additionally, the propeller's spinner was crushed and both blades were bent aft. The pilot reported the wind from 240 degrees at 14 knots, while the airport's Automated Surface Observing System reported the wind from 210 degrees at 22 knots, gusting to 31 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 PDT
Nearest AirportNorth Las Vegas Airport (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length5004 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN4816D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBattaglia Louis John Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 22 kt, gusting 31 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter29.53 inHg
Observation Time21:20
Weather SourceWFAC