CESSNA 182M
Vashon Island, WA — May 26, 2012
Event Information
| Date | May 26, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA226 |
| Event ID | 20120526X53325 |
| Location | Vashon Island, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.45833, -122.47111 |
| Airport | Vashon Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182M |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 4 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 4 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a noseover.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he aborted the takeoff from the grass airstrip because the airplane was not gaining airspeed. He said that the airplane remained in ground effect after takeoff, but was not accelerating and he elected to land on the remaining runway. When the airplane touched down on the runway, it encountered a soft wet area and “slipped.” The airplane then veered off the runway, collided with an embankment and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and empennage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded 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.