N4974D

Substantial
None

Cessna 182AS/N: 51074

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA283
Location
Franksville, WI
Event ID
20100601X20537
Coordinates
42.823612, -88.094444
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and delay in aborting the takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
51074
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
182AC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
182A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PATTON JOHN W
Address
PO BOX 510
City
MANCOS
State / Zip Code
CO 81328-0510
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the airspeed indicator was not displaying normal values as the airplane accelerated on the takeoff roll. After identifying the airspeed indicator anomaly, she continued the takeoff roll for an unspecified distance before ultimately deciding to abort the takeoff. The pilot noted that there was an accumulation of dew on the grass runway. During the rejected takeoff, the airplane overran the end of the runway and slid down an embankment before nosing-over in a ravine. Both wings were substantially damaged during the accident. A inspection revealed that the pilot had not removed the pitot-tube protective cover before departure.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA283