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August 20, 2011 · Cessna 182A · N3723D
Prescott, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Prescott, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N3723D
Operator
John Olsen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA446
According to the pilot, after exiting the runway, he proceeded to taxi the airplane to parking. As he pushed the right rudder to make a right turn, the airplane continued straight ahead up an embankment. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the flight controls. A postaccident examination revealed that the airplane had come to rest on a 10-degree slope with damage to the horizontal stabilizer. No mechanical anomalies with the braking and steering systems were found.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot's written statement, after exiting the runway, he proceeded to taxi the airplane to parking. As he pushed the right rudder to make a right turn, the airplane continued straight ahead up an embankment. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the flight controls. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness inspector responded to the site and reported that the airplane had come to rest on a 10-degree slope with damage to the horizontal stabilizer. He also inspected the braking and steering system and found no mechanical anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:11 MST
Nearest AirportErnest A. Love Field Airport (0nm)
Runway21L
Runway Length7550 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN3723D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Olsen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 87 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC