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October 9, 2011 · Cessna 182C · N8527T

Efland, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Efland, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 182C
Tail Number
N8527T
Operator
Warren Larry F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12LA358

According to the pilot, during the landing roll at his private airfield, the airplane veered to the right, collided with a ditch, and nosed over. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. An examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the engine firewall and vertical stabilizer.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

On October 9, 2011, about 1200 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182C, N8527T, was substantially damaged when it collided with a ditch during landing at a private airfield in Efland, North Carolina. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Horace William Airport, Chapel Hill, North Carolina at 1130. The pilot stated that he landed at his private airfield. While on landing roll, the airplane veered to the right, collided with a ditch and nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and vertical stabilizer. Review of video footage of the accident corroborated the pilot’s statement.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportFarmers Field (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182C
Tail NumberN8527T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWarren Larry F
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 11 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time15:56

Appendix: Source Data