CESSNA 182
Redding, CA — May 19, 2016
Event Information
| Date | May 19, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA247 |
| Event ID | 20160519X35926 |
| Location | Redding, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.56972, -122.40667 |
| Airport | BENTON FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that during the landing roll he encountered a wind shift and quartering tailwind gusts. The student pilot further reported that he lost directional control within the last 200 feet of runway remaining and the airplane departed the runway to the left. During the runway excursion, the airplane nosed over after rolling down a steep embankment.
The fuselage and elevator were substantially damaged.
The student pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.