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November 6, 2022 · Cessna 182Q · N699XM
Murdo, SD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 6, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Murdo, SD
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q (1979)
Tail Number
N699XM
Operator
Mender
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA030
The pilot reported that after the airplane lifted off the ground, the wind blew the airplane harder than expected and he decided to set it back down on the runway, however, the airplane touched down half on and half off the runway. The pilot was unable to maintain control of the airplane due to the wind and it went down an embankment. The airplane nosed into the ground and sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot report that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was departing from runway 32 with winds from 290° at 27 gusting 37 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after the airplane lifted off the ground, the wind blew the airplane harder than expected and he decided to set it back down on the runway, however, the airplane touched down half on and half off the runway. The pilot was unable to maintain control of the airplane due to the wind and it went down an embankment. The airplane nosed into the ground and sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot report that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was departing from runway 32 with winds from 290° at 27 gusting 37 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:30 MST
Nearest AirportMurdo Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway14/3
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN699XM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMender
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTcm · 0-470-U · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 27 kt, gusting 37 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F / 18 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC