Cessna 182
Moab, UT — June 7, 2008
Event Information
| Date | June 7, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | LAX08CA167 |
| Event ID | 20080701X00957 |
| Location | Moab, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.75278, -109.75278 |
| Airport | Canyonlands Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 182 |
| 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 pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition, and improper use of additional power while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was soft ground and a gusting tailwind.
Full Narrative
In a written statement, the pilot reported that he landed at Canyonlands Field Airport, Moab, Utah, on dirt runway 33. Winds were from 320 degrees at 24 knots gusting to 30. He then back-taxied on the dirt runway for about 700 feet. The airplane's nose wheel encountered a soft spot of sand, and the pilot added some power to get through the soft spot. The tail came up and the airplane completely nosed over on to its back.
At 1553 mountain daylight time, winds at Canyonlands Field Airport were from 320 degrees at 19 knots gusting to 29.
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.