Cessna 182
Livermore, CA — February 22, 2019
Event Information
| Date | February 22, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA146 |
| Event ID | 20190225X31750 |
| Location | Livermore, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.69333, -121.82027 |
| Airport | Livermore Muni |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 182 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights and taxiway signage.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing in a gusting tailwind from the right, the airplane touched down, exited the left side of the runway, and collided with runway lights and taxiway signage. The airplane continued across the adjoining taxiway, and then came to a stop.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left main landing gear attachment points.
The pilot reported that the wind at the time of the landing was from 350° at 12 knots, and gusting to 19 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 25R.
The pilot reported that there were no 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.