# NTSB CEN12CA413: Cessna 182K, N2591R, Newark, OH, June 29, 2012 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: June 29, 2012, 17:15 local (22:15 UTC) - Place: Newark, OH - Coordinates: 40.024723, -82.461669 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.0247&lon=-82.4617&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Taxi: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 1 serious, 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report November 7, 2012 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - NTSB case key (mKey): 84153 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN12CA413 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/84153/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=84153 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA413 ## Probable cause The pilot's loss of control during taxi in strong wind conditions. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Wind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034000): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Ability to respond/compensate; cases with it: [Cessna 182K, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034000/cases.md?model=2072724), [All aircraft, 110 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034000/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 182K, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=2072724), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 182K, 10 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=2072724), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Taxi: Other weather encounter](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400); cases with it: [Cessna 182K, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md?model=2072724), [All aircraft, 1,127 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md) - [Taxi: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 182K, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=2072724), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Taxi: Nose over/nose down](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096); cases with it: [Cessna 182K, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md?model=2072724), [All aircraft, 2,287 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md) ## Analysis Before the flight, the pilot checked the automated weather report for his destination airport and determined that there was a 6,000 foot ceiling with 6 knots of wind. The pilot departed on the flight. On arriving at his destination airport and while maneuvering to land, the pilot saw a weather front approaching rapidly from the northwest. The pilot perceived that he had to land the airplane before the weather front reached the airport. The pilot reported that the wind buffeted the airplane throughout the approach and landing. The pilot then taxied the airplane from the runway; however, during a turn, the airplane’s tail lifted up. The left wing and nosecone impacted the taxiway, and the airplane nosed over, coming to rest in the inverted position. The airplane’s wings and vertical fin were substantially damaged. Weather reporting facilities in the vicinity of the airport reported wind speeds in excess of 60 knots associated with the frontal passage. ## Factual narrative Prior to the flight, the pilot checked the automated weather report for his destination airport and determined the weather to be a 6,000 foot ceiling with 6 knots of wind. The pilot departed on the flight. On arriving at his destination airport and while maneuvering to land, the pilot saw a weather front approaching rapidly from the northwest. The pilot perceived that he had to land the airplane before the weather front would overtake the airplane. The pilot reported that the wind buffeted the airplane throughout the approach and landing. The pilot then taxied the airplane from the runway, however, during a turn, the airplane’s tail lifted up. The left wing and nose cone impacted the taxiway and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in the inverted position. The airplane’s wings and vertical fin were substantially damaged and a passenger was seriously injured. Weather reporting facilities in the vicinity of the airport reported wind speeds in excess of 60 knots associated with the frontal passage. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2591R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2591R-2014-01-06), registration cancelled 2014-01-06, S/N 18258291, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 182K - Registry model: [Cessna 182K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182k) (registry code 2072724) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18258291 - Engines: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Rhoads Charles E - Registered owner: Rhoads Charles E - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: KCYO, Circleville, OH - Destination: KVTA, Newark, OH - Airport: KVTA, Newark-Heath, runway 27, 4,649 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 77; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; seat: left ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 270° at 9 knots, gusting 14 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 93 °F, dew point 72 °F - Altimeter: 29.82 inHg - Observed at: KVTA ## 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 20120629014029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120629014029A), Jun 29, 2012: Cessna 182K, Newark, OH, Substantial damage. On 06/29/2012 at 17:15 N2591R a Cessna 182K was landing at vta on runway 27. The private pilot [privacy data omitted] was on short final where the aircraft… ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on August 30, 2012, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=84153. 381 KB in all. - Pilot's statement (notes from FAA) (item 1, .PDF, 282 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40375940&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%27s%20statement%20(notes%20from%20FAA)-Master.PDF - Weather Reports and Records (item 2, .PDF, 99 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40375941&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Reports%20and%20Records-Master.PDF 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. 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