N70658

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 182MS/N: 18259345

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 26, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA226
Location
Vashon Island, WA
Event ID
20120526X53325
Coordinates
47.458332, -122.471107
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
4
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control during a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a noseover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18259345
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
182MC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
182M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VROOM DAVID H
Address
1501 W COMANCHE WAY
City
ORO VALLEY
State / Zip Code
AZ 85755-9443
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he aborted the takeoff from the grass airstrip because the airplane was not gaining airspeed. He said that the airplane remained in ground effect after takeoff, but was not accelerating and he elected to land on the remaining runway. When the airplane touched down on the runway, it encountered a soft wet area and “slipped.” The airplane then veered off the runway, collided with an embankment and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA226