Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On May 7, 1994, about 1120 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182P, registered to Edward R. and Shirley L. Costello, nosed over after experiencing loss of control during landing roll at the Crystal River Airpark, Crystal River, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private-rated pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight originated from the Venice Municipal Airport, Venice, Florida, about 1015.
After touchdown on runway 9 with the wind from the south at 7 to 8 knots, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway into shrubs then nosed over.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA94LA131