CESSNA 182C
Lowman, ID — December 10, 2011
Event Information
| Date | December 10, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA060 |
| Event ID | 20111210X03703 |
| Location | Lowman, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.14222, -115.31389 |
| Airport | Warm Springs Creek |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudgment of the runway surface firmness, which resulted in a nose-over during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after overflying the snow-covered runway he determined that it was suitable to land on. His determination was based in part on observing snowmobile tracks on the runway, which indicated to him that the surface was firm enough to land on. After touching down he held the nose wheel off the ground with full aft elevator pressure, but when he lowered the nose wheel onto the snow-covered surface the airplane pitched down violently. The airplane subsequently traveled for about 80 feet in the nose down attitude before it abruptly nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the right wing and rudder. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical issues with the airplane that would have precluded its normal operation.
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.