Probable cause
The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing on runway 33, he experienced gusting crosswinds. In an attempt to maintain control during the landing roll, the pilot applied the brakes, and the tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed over. The firewall, both wings, including the ailerons and flaps, and the vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that the wind was from 280 degrees at 3 to 6 knots gusting to 8 to 10 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal flight.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR12CA353 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 2, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Joseph, Oregon
- Nearest airport
- Joseph State Airport (KJSY)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 182
- N-number
- N5418B
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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