CESSNA 182H
Park Falls, WI — April 14, 2011
Event Information
| Date | April 14, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA290 |
| Event ID | 20110418X91349 |
| Location | Park Falls, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.95500, -90.42416 |
| Airport | Park Falls Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182H |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing.
Full Narrative
While on final approach to the runway, the airplane encountered unexpected winds, and the student pilot decided to abort the landing. He then applied full throttle and increased pitch. During the attempted aborted landing, a right quartering tailwind "blew the airplane off the runway area", and the left wing and nose wheel contacted the terrain. The airplane came to rest upright adjacent to the runway and sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall and both wings. The student pilot stated there were no anomalies with the airframe or engine. He recommended that the accident could have been prevented if he maintained sufficient airspeed during final approach.
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.