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September 2, 2012 · Cessna 182L · N42014
Metaline Falls, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 2012
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Metaline Falls, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 182L
Tail Number
N42014
Operator
Jeff Gorman
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA389
The pilot stated that there was a sudden wind shift from a headwind to a tailwind during the landing roll. This pushed the airplane past the end of the runway and down a 50-foot embankment and resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and control surfaces. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have affected normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the landing roll, the airplane experienced a sudden wind shift from a headwind to a tailwind. This pushed the airplane past the end of the runway down a 50-foot embankment. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and control surfaces.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSullivan Lake (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length1765 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182L
Tail NumberN42014
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJeff Gorman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 12 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC