N65944

Substantial
None

CESSNA 182TS/N: 18281503

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 12, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA188
Location
Waynesburg, PA
Event ID
20110314X55048
Coordinates
39.901111, -80.130554
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N65944
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18281503
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1943
Model / ICAO
182TC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHY CARLTON JR / SHY J T
Address
105 KNOXVILLE STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT VALLEY
State / Zip Code
GA 31030
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, he checked the winds prior to landing and calculated the maximum crosswind component to be 15 knots, including gusts. While on final approach, he was able to maintain alignment with the runway using the wing-low method. After touchdown, the airplane veered to the right and departed the runway surface. The airplane then nosed over in the grass, which was saturated with water. Aircraft damage included structural damage to both wings, the vertical stabilizer, and the rudder. The pilot also reported that he may have relaxed his diligence on keeping the airplane's ailerons into the wind during the landing roll. He reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA188