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November 24, 2015 · Cessna 182D D · N8983X
Hamlet, NE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 24, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hamlet, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 182D D (1961)
Tail Number
N8983X
Operator
Jeffrey L Steinke
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA063
The solo student pilot reported that during touchdown, near the approach end of the runway, the airplane bounced and floated. When the airplane came back down onto the airstrip, the pilot said he applied the brakes and the airplane pulled hard to the right. The airplane departed the airstrip to the right, crossed a ditch, the nose wheel separated, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the right wing lift strut, and the empennage. The student pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Aircraft capability-Braking capability-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that during touchdown, near the approach end of the runway, the airplane bounced and floated. When the airplane came back down onto the airstrip, the pilot said he applied the brakes and the airplane pulled hard to the right. The airplane departed the airstrip to the right, crossed a ditch, the nose wheel separated, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the right wing lift strut, and the empennage. The student pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 MST
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length1400 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182D D
Tail NumberN8983X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJeffrey L Steinke
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 27 C
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC