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December 16, 2010 · Cessna T182T · N2187H

Moline, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 16, 2010
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Moline, IL
Aircraft
Cessna T182T
Tail Number
N2187H
Operator
John D Vander Zee
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11LA109

The pilot reported that he attempted to land on the right side of the runway centerline since it had the least amount of snow. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right, and the pilot was unable to prevent it from going off the runway. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted on the right side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage. The right-seat passenger reported that the windshield was clear and that the runway was visible. Witnesses reported that the airplane was found about 75 feet from the edge of the runway. They reported that there were three tracks through the snow that were about 150 feet in length that were parallel to the runway and led to the airplane. They did not observe tracks that veered off the runway and led to the airplane. Witnesses reported that about 1/8 inch of rime ice covered the airplane's windshield and leading edge of the wings. A runway friction test conducted shortly after the accident indicated that the runway conditions were normal. A postaccident inspection of the airplane's flight controls and brakes revealed no anomalies. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane prior to the accident. A drug screen indicated a positive result for amphetamines in the pilot's urine; however, the investigation was unable to determine if the pilot was impaired at the time of the accident. The pilot did not report his use of amphetamines to the Federal Aviation Administration.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.

Full Narrative

On December 16, 2010, at 1100 Central Standard Time, a Cessna T182T, N2187H, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing at the Quad Cities International Airport (MLI), Moline, Illinois. The commercial pilot and passenger received minor injuries. The 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 flight departed Midway Airport (MDW) at 1000. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. An instrument flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that he attempted to land on the right side of the runway centerline since it had the least amount of snow. He reported that the airplane veered to the right during the landing roll and he was unable to prevent it from going off the runway. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted on the right side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage. The right seat passenger confirmed that the airplane landed on the right side of the runway and veered off the right side. He reported that the windshield was clear and that the runway was visible. Witnesses reported that the airplane was found about 75 feet from edge of the runway. They reported that there were three tracks through the snow that were about 150 feet in length that were parallel to the runway and led to the airplane. They did not observe tracks that veered off the runway and led to the airplane. The witnesses reported that about 1/8 inch of rime ice covered the airplane's windshield and leading edge of the wings. A runway friction test conducted shortly after the accident indicated that the runway conditions were normal. The inspection of the airplane's flight controls and brakes revealed no anomalies. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane. A non-DOT drug screen directed by the pilot's company indicated a positive result for amphetamines in the pilot's urine. It was not possible to determine from the toxicological test of the urine whether the pilot was impaired as a result of the medication at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CST
Nearest AirportQuad City International (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length10002 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T182T
Tail NumberN2187H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn D Vander Zee
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AK1A · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 4 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 18 C
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time17:05
Weather SourceWFAC

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