N2591R

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 182KS/N: 18258291

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 29, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA413
Location
Newark, OH
Event ID
20120702X55525
Coordinates
40.024723, -82.461669
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of control during taxi in strong wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2591R
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18258291
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
182KC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3011 W BUCKEYE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85009-5734
Country
United States

Analysis

Prior to the flight, the pilot checked the automated weather report for his destination airport and determined the weather to be a 6,000 foot ceiling with 6 knots of wind. The pilot departed on the flight. On arriving at his destination airport and while maneuvering to land, the pilot saw a weather front approaching rapidly from the northwest. The pilot perceived that he had to land the airplane before the weather front would overtake the airplane. The pilot reported that the wind buffeted the airplane throughout the approach and landing. The pilot then taxied the airplane from the runway, however, during a turn, the airplane’s tail lifted up. The left wing and nose cone impacted the taxiway and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in the inverted position. The airplane’s wings and vertical fin were substantially damaged and a passenger was seriously injured. Weather reporting facilities in the vicinity of the airport reported wind speeds in excess of 60 knots associated with the frontal passage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA413