CESSNA 182J
Metaline Falls, WA — January 6, 2010
Event Information
| Date | January 6, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA099 |
| Event ID | 20100106X11011 |
| Location | Metaline Falls, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.84083, -117.28389 |
| Airport | Sullivan Lake State Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182J |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to land on a closed, snow-covered runway.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was landing a wheel-equipped airplane on a remote, snow-covered, seasonal airstrip that was closed. He reported that when the airplane touched down, the nose gear broke through the 5-6 inches of crusted snow on the runway and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and wings. The pilot reported no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane. The FAA Airport Facility Directory entry for the airport noted that the airport was unattended and closed from October 1 through June 1 each year.
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.