# NTSB BFO95LA098: Cessna 182, N1960X, Annapolis, MD, September 22, 1995 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: September 22, 1995, 16:45 local (20:45 UTC) - Place: Annapolis, MD - Coordinates: 38.990356, -76.550521 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.9904&lon=-76.5505&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report January 17, 1997 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 9084 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=BFO95LA098 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/9084/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA098 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Related factors were the sudden thunderstorm, the high gusty winds, and the sudden windshift to a tailwind during the touchdown/landing roll. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - In flight encounter with weather, landing - weather condition - thunderstorm (contributing factor) - weather condition - high wind - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll - weather condition - sudden windshift (contributing factor) - weather condition - tailwind (contributing factor) - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - object - fence ## Analysis The pilot stated that he was on the downwind leg in the traffic pattern when a thunderstorm approached. He reported that he set up his approach to land, but when the airplane was on short final a shifting wind blew the airplane so that it was aligned with the grass adjacent to the asphalt runway. He stated that since he was comfortable landing on the grass, he continued the approach. The pilot reported that '...upon touchdown - wind changed to direct tailwind of greater than 35 knots (estimate)...wind blew plane into [the] fence at [the] end of runway.' ## Factual narrative On September 22, 1995, at about 1645 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182, N1960X, operated by a flying club, encountered gusty winds during the landing roll and ran off the end of runway 12 at Lee Airport, in Annapolis, Maryland. The airplane sustained substantial damage when it collided with a fence. The pilot, the sole occupant, reported no injuries. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight, no flight plan was filed. The flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from Annapolis, Maryland, exact time unknown. The pilot stated that he was on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern for runway 12, when "...a sudden storm came up - thunder - [high] winds - rain. Set up approach to land, wind shifted and blew [the] plane off [the] runway...continued to land on grass. Upon touchdown, [the] wind changed to direct tailwind of greater than 35 knots (estimate)...wind blew [the airplane] into [the] fence at [the] end of runway." ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1960X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1960X), registered now, S/N 18256060, built 1964 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 182 - Registry model: [Cessna 182H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182h) (registry code 2072718) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18256060 - Engines: Continental O-470R 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Deep Creek Flying Service, Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: ANP - Destination: ANP - Airport: ANP, Lee Airport, runway 12, 2,505 × 48 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 59; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 1,000 total, 100 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Day - Wind: 300° at 10 knots, gusting 35 - Visibility: 1 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 800 ft overcast ## 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 19950922030139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950922030139A), Sep 22, 1995: Cessna 182H, Annapolis, MD, Substantial damage. Aircraft was attempting to land on runway, encountered a wind gust and ran off the runway. (.4)the pilot stated that he was on the downwind leg in the traffic… From the NTSB's public API. 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