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August 2, 2012 · Cessna 182 · N5418B

Joseph, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Joseph, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N5418B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA353

The pilot reported that, during the landing on runway 33, he experienced gusting crosswinds. In an attempt to maintain control during the landing roll, the pilot applied the brakes, and the tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed over. The firewall, both wings, including the ailerons and flaps, and the vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that the wind was from 280 degrees at 3 to 6 knots gusting to 8 to 10 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during his landing sequence he experienced gusting crosswinds. In the attempt to maintain control on roll-out the pilot applied the brakes and the airplane nosed over. Subsequently, the firewall, both wings including the ailerons and flaps, and the vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The airplane had a tailwheel conversion. At the time of the accident the winds were reported from 280 degrees at 6 knots gusting to 10 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 PDT
Nearest AirportJoseph State Airport (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN5418B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 60 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 6 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time00:15
Weather SourcePILO

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