CESSNA 182L

Metaline Falls, WA — September 2, 2012

Event Information

DateSeptember 2, 2012
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR12CA389
Event ID20120903X93301
LocationMetaline Falls, WA
CountryUSA
Coordinates48.84083, -117.28389
AirportSullivan Lake
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model182L
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
None0
Total Injured2

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that during the landing roll, the airplane experienced a sudden wind shift from a headwind to a tailwind. This pushed the airplane past the end of the runway down a 50-foot embankment. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and control surfaces.

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.

All Aviation Events More in WA