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October 12, 2024 · Cessna 182 P · N1131M
South Charleston, WV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 12, 2024
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Location
South Charleston, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 182 P (1975)
Tail Number
N1131M
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA014
The pilot reported that just before touching down on the 1,900-ft-long runway, the airplane was struck by a strong, unanticipated tailwind gust. The airplane subsequently touched down near the midpoint of the runway. The airplane then began to veer to the right and the pilot applied left brake to compensate. The airplane subsequently departed the runway surface to the right, near the departure end of the runway, and struck an embankment. The airplane’s fuselage and left elevator were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to continue landing after encountering a strong tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that just before touching down on the 1,900-ft-long runway, the airplane was struck by a strong, unanticipated tailwind gust. The airplane subsequently touched down near the midpoint of the runway. The airplane then began to veer to the right and the pilot applied left brake to compensate. The airplane subsequently departed the runway surface to the right, near the departure end of the runway, and struck an embankment. The airplane’s fuselage and left elevator were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:32 EDT
Nearest AirportMALLORY (0nm NW)
Runway34
Runway Length1900 ft
Runway Width24 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182 P
Tail NumberN1131M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Aerospace Technolo · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (2 serious injuries, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Minor
Crew 2Age 10 · Serious
Crew 3Age 63 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 36 F
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC