N111RR

Substantial
None

CESSNA 182P S/N: 18261539

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 1, 1994
NTSB Number
FTW94LA078
Location
MEEKER, CO
Event ID
20001206X00744
Coordinates
40.049369, -107.889198
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING ROLL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18261539
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
182P C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
182P

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COOK DAVID C
Address
7987 HORSE FERRY RD
City
ORLANDO
State / Zip Code
FL 32835-5975
Country
United States

Analysis

On February 1, 1994, at 1600 mountain standard time, a Cessna 182P, N111RR, was substantially damaged during landing roll at Meeker, Colorado. The pilot and his passenger received no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for this personal flight which departed Steamboat Springs, Colorado, at 1515.

According to a ground witness, the runway was dry and weather conditions were clear skies and calm winds, with a temperature of 9 degrees Fahrenheit.

The pilot stated that after touch down during the landing roll, the aircraft suddenly veered left, exited the left side of the runway into snow and nosed over.

Witness marks on the runway and in the adjacent snow drifted left and exited the runway into the snow, and continued approximately 150 yards parallel to the runway.

Examination of the aircraft landing gear structure, wheels, brakes, tires, and nose wheel steering by a certified mechanic provided no evidence of a preaccident failure or malfunction.

A review of the pilot's log provided additional information to that furnished in NTSB Form 6120.1/2. The pilot did all his training in the Steamboat Springs area and received his private certificate on June 14, 1993. He had accrued 11.6 hours in the accident aircraft. On September 30, 1993, he had a propeller strike during landing at Steamboat Springs, in this aircraft. A compilation of the pilot's experience is provided in this document.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA078