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September 24, 2015 · Cessna T182T T · N5918D
Ely, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 24, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ely, NV
Aircraft
Cessna T182T T (2001)
Tail Number
N5918D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA285
The pilot reported that she was compensating for a crosswind throughout the final approach to landing. During the touchdown, the airplane was "at a slight angle" and immediately veered to the right. The pilot reported that she applied full left rudder and brakes, but the airplane exited the runway and impacted a runway distance remaining sign with the left wing strut and left main landing gear. The left wing strut sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an airport sign.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that she was compensating for a crosswind throughout the final approach to landing. During the touchdown, the airplane was "at a slight angle" and immediately veered to the right. The pilot reported that she applied full left rudder and brakes, but the airplane exited the runway and impacted a runway distance remaining sign with the left wing strut and left main landing gear. The left wing strut sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 PDT
Nearest AirportEly Arpt /Yelland Fld/ (0nm NE)
Runway18
Runway Length6018 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T182T T
Tail NumberN5918D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AK1A · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 15 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC