CESSNA 182P
Gateway, CO — August 2, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 2, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA489 |
| Event ID | 20090804X21948 |
| Location | Gateway, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.67194, -108.98611 |
| Airport | Hubbard |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 3 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to soft runway conditions.
Full Narrative
While landing on a dirt airstrip, the airplane's left main wheel encountered soft dirt and the airplane subsequently exited the side of the runway. Shortly thereafter, the nose gear sunk into soft terrain and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in an inverted position. The pilot and two passengers were able to exit the airplane unassisted. An examination of the airplane after the accident revealed that the vertical stabilizer sustained structural damage. There were no reported problems with the airplane's flight controls.
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.