CESSNA 182J
Alexandria, MN — November 12, 2011
Event Information
| Date | November 12, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA065 |
| Event ID | 20111115X75739 |
| Location | Alexandria, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.86611, -95.39472 |
| Airport | Chandler Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182J |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the night landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane lost electrical power prior to a night landing. During the landing flare the stall warning sounded and he lost sight of the runway lights on the right side of the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial firewall damage when the nose landing gear impacted a runway sign and then buckled under the airplane. Except for the loss of electrical power, the pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
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.