# NTSB ANC95LA148: Cessna 182, N4728D, Kenai, AK, August 23, 1995

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 22, 1995, 20:20 local (Aug 23, 1995, 04:20 UTC)
- Place: Kenai, AK
- Coordinates: 60.659137, -150.900802 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=60.6591&lon=-150.9008&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 6, 1996
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 2725
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC95LA148
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/2725/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA148

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF AN INADEQUATELY PREPARED LANDING AREA.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- On ground/water collision with object, landing
  - object - other
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
- Nose gear collapsed, landing

## Analysis

THE PILOT HAD CLEARED THE TAKEOFF/LANDING AREA EARLIER IN THE DAY. HOWEVER, DURING THE LANDING, HE REALIZED THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS GOING TO HIT A PILE OF DEBRIS THAT HE HAD (REMOVED) EARLIER. HE APPLIED RUDDER JUST BEFORE TOUCHDOWN, ATTEMPTING TO MISS THE PILE OF DEBRIS, BUT THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE DEBRIS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRPLANE'S NOSE GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF AND THE FIREWALL WAS DAMAGED.

## Factual narrative

On August 22, 1995, at 2020 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Cessna 182 airplane, N4728D, registered to and operated by the pilot, struck a clump of driftwood debris during landing on the beach at Kalgin Island, Alaska.  Kalgin Island is located 18 nautical miles southeast of Kenai, Alaska.  The personal flight, operating under 14 CFR Part 91, departed Kenai and the destination was the beach 2 miles south of the northeast point of Kalgin Island.  No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed.  The private certificated pilot and his two passengers were not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged.

During a telephone conversation with the pilot on August 24, 1995, he stated that he was landing on the beach to the north  and he applied rudder input just prior to touchdown in an attempt to miss a clump of debris.  The airplane touched down on the beach going downslope and the airplane's nose gear struck the clump of debris which was composed of alder roots and driftwood.  The pilot stated he moved that clump earlier in the day while clearing the landing/takeoff area.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4728D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4728D), registered now, S/N 34828 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182
- Registry model: [Cessna 182A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182a) (registry code 2072704) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 34828
- Airframe hours: 3441
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-L 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Richard N. Parry
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, July 31, 1995, 11 hours before
- Departed: ENA, AK
- Destination: KALGIN ISLAND, AK

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 40; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 552 total, 327 in this make and model, 472 as pilot in command, 13 in the last 90 days, 13 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 360° at 2 knots
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 5,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 64 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19950822028519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950822028519A), Aug 22, 1995: Cessna 182A, Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. Struck a clump of driftwood landing on kalgin island beach. Damaged nose gear and other damage.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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