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February 11, 2016 · Cessna 182 Q · N182SD

Hudson Oaks, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hudson Oaks, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182 Q (1977)
Tail Number
N182SD
Operator
William David Sunkel
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA130

According to the pilot, during approach, his altitude was too high on final. He reported that he decided to land and that the landing flare lasted longer than he expected. The airplane touched down beyond mid-field and bounced twice. The pilot reported that as he approached the end of the runway, he attempted a right turn in order to turn off of the runway and on to the taxiway; however his speed was too fast to complete the turn. The airplane exited the runway turn off and traveled down an embankment where it nosed over just short of the highway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the both wings, fuselage, the rudder and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to continue the high approach, resulting in excessive speed during the landing roll, a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, during approach, his altitude was too high on final. He reported that he decided to land and that the landing flare lasted longer than he expected. The airplane touched down beyond mid-field and bounced twice. The pilot reported that as he approached the end of the runway, he attempted a right turn in order to turn off of the runway and on to the taxiway; however his speed was too fast to complete the turn. The airplane exited the runway turn off and traveled down an embankment where it nosed over just short of the highway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the both wings, fuselage, the rudder and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:43 CST
Nearest AirportParker County (0nm NNW)
Runway35
Runway Length2892 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182 Q
Tail NumberN182SD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam David Sunkel
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motor Company · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data