Summary
On March 17, 1995, a Cessna 182 (N1815X) was involved in an incident near Nashville, TN. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS DURING TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN THE INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.
On March 17, 1995, at 1530 central standard time, a Cessna 182, N1815X, nose gear assembly collapsed during an attempted takeoff from runway 01 at the John C. Tune Airport, Nashville, Tennessee. The personal flight operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage; the pilot and passenger were not injured. The accident occurred during the initial takeoff attempt.
According to the pilot, during the takeoff attempt, the airplane entered a series of pilot induced oscillations (porpoise) over the runway. The airplane initially climbed to eight feet and started a series of porpoises which terminated in the airplane colliding with the runway.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL95LA064. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1815X.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS DURING TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN THE INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On March 17, 1995, at 1530 central standard time, a Cessna 182, N1815X, nose gear assembly collapsed during an attempted takeoff from runway 01 at the John C. Tune Airport, Nashville, Tennessee. The personal flight operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage; the pilot and passenger were not injured. The accident occurred during the initial takeoff attempt.
According to the pilot, during the takeoff attempt, the airplane entered a series of pilot induced oscillations (porpoise) over the runway. The airplane initially climbed to eight feet and started a series of porpoises which terminated in the airplane colliding with the runway. During the collision, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane skidded off the right side of the runway.
An examination of the airplane failed to disclose a component failure or malfunction.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL95LA064