CESSNA 182
Rapid City, SD — March 20, 2018
Event Information
| Date | March 20, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA173 |
| Event ID | 20180322X20406 |
| Location | Rapid City, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.97389, -102.90361 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while departing from a short snow-covered airstrip, the airplane's nose wheel lifted off upon arriving at the "go/no go" decision point. He added that, about 30 ft. further the airplane encountered deeper snow and the nose landing gear lowered to the ground. Subsequently, he reduced the throttle and aborted the takeoff. The airplane exited the airstrip to the left, the right wing encountered terrain, and the airplane spun 180° and came to rest in a ditch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the elevator and both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.