Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.
NTSB 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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA18CA364 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 17, 2018
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Sebring, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Sebring Rgnl (SEF)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 182T
- N-number
- N6284X
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2008
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.