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May 12, 2012 · Cessna 182S · N703MM
Houston, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182S
Tail Number
N703MM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA303
The student pilot was landing the airplane in a right crosswind when the airplane started to veer to the right. The flight instructor tried to take control of the airplane and correct for the veer. However, the student pilot did not relinquish the controls, and the airplane continued off the right side of the runway. The airplane nosed over in a ditch, substantially damaging the left wing, and came to rest in 3 feet of water. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions.
Full Narrative
The airplane was landing on runway 27 when it started to veer to the right. The certified flight instructor attempted to take control of the airplane and correct the drift; however, the student did not relinquish the controls and the airplane continued off of the runway. The airplane went into a ditch, nosed over, and came to rest in three feet of water, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 CDT
Nearest AirportHouston Southwest Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length5003 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182S
Tail NumberN703MM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 43 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time18:15
Weather SourceWFAC