Cessna 182N

Amarillo, TX, April 12, 2008

Event Information

DateApril 12, 2008
Event TypeACC
LocationAmarillo, TX
CountryUSA
Coordinates35.18222, -101.82584
AirportTRADEWIND
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberDEN08CA075
Event ID20080430X00567

Aircraft

MakeCessna
Model182N
Registration #N9008G
OperatorKenneth R. Poole
OwnerSunray Prop and Rudder Club, Inc.
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None3
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, gusty wind conditions and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.

Full Narrative

During landing in crosswind conditions, the pilot attempted to correct for crosswind with rudder and aileron inputs. While "continued correcting for crosswind and gusts," the pilot applied full throttle to execute a go-around. The airplane "settled on the east of the runway and went into the grass." An examination of the airplane showed that the wings were buckled and the left main and nose landing gears were separated. An examination of the airplane's systems showed no anomalies.

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.

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