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August 2, 2009 · Cessna 182P · N61TM
Gateway, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 2009
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Location
Gateway, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N61TM
Operator
Janzen Paul R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA489
While landing on a dirt airstrip, the airplane's left main wheel encountered soft dirt and the airplane subsequently exited the side of the runway. Shortly thereafter, the nose gear sunk into soft terrain and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in an inverted position. The pilot and two passengers were able to exit the airplane unassisted. An examination of the airplane after the accident revealed that the vertical stabilizer sustained structural damage. There were no reported problems with the airplane's flight controls.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Attain/maintain not possible - C
Full Narrative
While landing on a dirt airstrip, the airplane's left main wheel encountered soft dirt and the airplane subsequently exited the side of the runway. Shortly thereafter, the nose gear sunk into soft terrain and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in an inverted position. The pilot and two passengers were able to exit the airplane unassisted. An examination of the airplane after the accident revealed that the vertical stabilizer sustained structural damage. There were no reported problems with the airplane's flight controls.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MDT
Nearest AirportHUBBARD (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN61TM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJanzen Paul R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 6 kt
Visibility70 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO