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April 1, 2021 · Cessna 182 Q · N94810

Austin, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Austin, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182 Q (1978)
Tail Number
N94810
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA178

The pilot reported that following his uneventful landing in variable and gusty wind conditions and as he was about to make a 120-degree left turn to exit the runway onto the taxiway, the airplane would not straighten despite rudder and brake inputs. The airplane continued the left turn and exited the taxiway into the grass and struck a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector conducted a postaccident examination of the airplane’s brake system and reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations. At the time of the accident, the pilot was making the turn off runway 35R with wind from 040o at 7 knots. However, during the previous hour the wind was variable from 140o to 240o creating the potential for windshear.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that the landing, in variable and gusty wind conditions, was uneventful. During the landing roll he aligned the airplane with the left edge of the runway to facilitate a left turn onto taxiway “K.” He slowly started the 120-degree left turn; however, the airplane would not straighten despite right rudder or brake input. The airplane continued to turn left until it exited the taxiway, rolled onto the grass, and impacted a taxiway sign. Postaccident examination of the airplane’s brake system did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operations. At the time of the accident, the AUS METAR indicated wind was from 040 at 7 knots. In addition, it reported that the wind direction varied between 250-140 degrees during the previous hour which is consistent with the potential for windshear

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom Intl Airport (0nm)
Runway35R
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182 Q
Tail NumberN94810
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.52 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data