N2011R

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 182GS/N: 18255211

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 28, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA528
Location
Port Eads, LA
Event ID
20140930X05706
Coordinates
29.276945, -89.354721
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper decision to depart from a runway not suitable for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2011R
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18255211
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
182GC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LADNER WILLIAM D
Address
900 HOMESTEAD BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
GAUTIER
State / Zip Code
MS 39553-4608
Country
United States

Analysis

The private pilot stated that his private grass runway was wet but he decided to take-off anyway. During the takeoff roll, the left wheel struck a puddle just as he was lifting the airplane off the ground. This caused the right side of the airplane to become airborne before the left side. The pilot said he was able to level the airplane at a height of 30 feet above ground level (agl), but the airplane would not climb. He held the airplane in a nose high attitude as it began to strike sugar cane adjacent to the runway. The airplane descended and the tail section struck the ground first. When the nose wheel hit the ground, it sunk in the mud and the airplane flipped over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the tail section, right wing strut, and firewall. The pilot stated there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident. He also said that he should have checked the runway's condition before departing and waited for conditions to improve.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA528