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December 15, 2012 · Cessna 182Q · N735BV

Bellview, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 15, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bellview, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N735BV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA106

Before setting up for a visual approach to practice touch-and-go landings, the pilot overflew the airport, checked the windsock, and verified the wind was from the south at 10 knots. Given the wind conditions, the pilot entered the traffic pattern for a landing on runway 15. During the first approach, the pilot determined the airplane was too high, and he executed a go-around. The pilot stayed in the traffic pattern for a second approach to the runway. After touchdown on the runway, the pilot realized the airplane’s ground speed was higher than normal, and he proceeded to apply the brakes. Unable to stop the airplane before the end of the runway, the pilot steered to the right to avoid a guardrail and ran off the runway into a field. The nose landing gear impacted a fence, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. Two pilot-rated witnesses observed the landing and noted that the wind reversed direction while the pilot was on the second approach and landing attempt. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the approach and landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.

Full Narrative

Prior to setting up for a visual approach to practice touch-and-go landings, the pilot overflew the airport, checked the wind sock, and verified the wind was from the south at 10 knots. Given the wind conditions, the pilot entered the traffic pattern for a landing on runway 15 (2,480 feet long by 30 feet wide; dry asphalt surface). During the first approach, the pilot determined the airplane was too high and he executed a go-around. The pilot stayed in the traffic pattern for a second approach to the runway. After touchdown on the runway, the pilot realized his ground speed was higher than normal and he proceeded to apply the brakes. Unable to stop the airplane before the end of the runway, the pilot steered to the right to avoid a guard rail and went off the runway into a field. The nose landing gear impacted a fence which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. Two pilot-rated witnesses observed the landing and noted the wind reversed direction while the pilot was on the second approach and landing attempt. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CST
Nearest AirportGrawunder Field Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length2480 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN735BV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data