CESSNA 182L
Metaline Falls, WA — September 2, 2012
Event Information
| Date | September 2, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA389 |
| Event ID | 20120903X93301 |
| Location | Metaline Falls, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.84083, -117.28389 |
| Airport | Sullivan Lake |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182L |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
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.