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April 1, 2026 · Cessna 182 P · N6569M
Houston, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182 P (1975)
Tail Number
N6569M
Operator
Brown George P Iii
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA157
At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 15. The pilot stated that the reported wind was from 150° at 15 knots, gusting 20 knots, and during the landing flare, a wind gust caused the left wing to rise rapidly. The pilot attempted corrective control inputs; however, the right wing subsequently contacted the runway, resulting in a loss of directional control. The airplane veered to the right, departed the runway surface, and entered a ditch. The right wing and aileron sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.
Full Narrative
At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 15. The pilot stated that the reported wind was from 150° at 15 knots, gusting 20 knots, and during the landing flare, a wind gust caused the left wing to rise rapidly. The pilot attempted corrective control inputs; however, the right wing subsequently contacted the runway, resulting in a loss of directional control. The airplane veered to the right, departed the runway surface, and entered a ditch. The right wing and aileron sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 CDT
Nearest AirportWest Houston Airport (0nm W)
Runway15/3
Runway Length3953 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182 P
Tail NumberN6569M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrown George P Iii
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 16 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time13:00
Weather SourceWFAC