Summary
On September 02, 2012, a Cessna 182L (N42014) was involved in an accident near Metaline Falls, WA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun.
The pilot stated that during the landing roll, the airplane experienced a sudden wind shift from a headwind to a tailwind. This pushed the airplane past the end of the runway down a 50-foot embankment. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and control surfaces.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR12CA389. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N42014.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot stated that during the landing roll, the airplane experienced a sudden wind shift from a headwind to a tailwind. This pushed the airplane past the end of the runway down a 50-foot embankment. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and control surfaces.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA389