Summary
On August 20, 2008, a Cessna 182Q (N95841) was involved in an incident near Mesa, AZ. All 1 person 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 failure to maintain directional control during landing.
The pilot stated that he had just completed two touch-and-go landings in crosswind conditions without incident. During the takeoff roll following the third touch-and-go landing, the pilot retracted the flaps, turned off the carburetor heat, and gradually increased the engine power. He was applying control pressure to the ailerons and rudder to counteract the crosswind, and after the airplane reached a speed of 50 knots, the wind velocity reduced. The airplane then departed the runway to the left and collided with a runway sign, causing substantial damage to the fuselage.
This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX08CA270. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N95841.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot stated that he had just completed two touch-and-go landings in crosswind conditions without incident. During the takeoff roll following the third touch-and-go landing, the pilot retracted the flaps, turned off the carburetor heat, and gradually increased the engine power. He was applying control pressure to the ailerons and rudder to counteract the crosswind, and after the airplane reached a speed of 50 knots, the wind velocity reduced. The airplane then departed the runway to the left and collided with a runway sign, causing substantial damage to the fuselage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX08CA270