Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA18CA364

Sebring, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N6284X

CESSNA 182T

Analysis

The pilot reported that, after landing in crosswind conditions, the airplane veered right, exited the runway, and nosed over. The airplane came to rest upside down on the sandy grass adjacent to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system at the airport reported that, about 6 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 080º at 6 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 1 and reported that the wind speed was 21 knots.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that, after landing in crosswind conditions, the airplane veered right, exited the runway and nosed over. The airplane came to rest upside down on the sandy grass adjacent the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. The pilot added during a telephone conversation that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system at the accident airport reported that, about six minutes prior to the accident, the wind was from 080º at 6 knots. The pilot landed runway 1 and reported that the wind speed was 21 knots.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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