# NTSB CHI96TA160: Cessna 182, N661SP, Jacksonville, IL, May 17, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report - Date: May 17, 1996, 11:40 local (16:40 UTC) - Place: Jacksonville, IL - Coordinates: 39.720634, -90.229103 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.7206&lon=-90.2291&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report July 17, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 10406 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI96TA160 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/10406/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96TA160 ## Probable cause the pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor in the accident was the crosswind conditions which existed. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - compensation for wind conditions - improper, pilot in command (cause) - Nose gear collapsed, landing - roll - landing gear,nose gear assembly - overload - Nose over, landing - roll ## Analysis The pilot was landing on runway 13 with winds varying from 180 to 220 degrees at 10 to 15 knots. According to the pilot the airplane was pushed to the right during the landing roll. He applied left rudder to no avail. He then 'reverted to driving a car and turned the wheel to the left.' The airplane lifted off the runway with the left wing contacting the surface followed by the nose gear and the propeller. The nose gear separated and the airplane nosed over in the grass off the left side of the runway. ## Factual narrative On May 17, 1996, at 1140 central daylight time (cdt), a Cessna 182, N661SP, registered as a public use airplane to the State of Illinois - State Police, was substantially damaged following a loss of control and nose over during landing. The airplane was landing on runway 13 (5,000' x 75') at the Jacksonville Municipal Airport, Jacksonville, Illinois. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Springfield, Illinois, at 1120 cdt. The pilot stated he was flying into the Jacksonville Airport to meet his flight instructor so that he could continue his instrument flight training. He stated that upon reaching the airport area, he contacted the Jacksonville Unicom. He was informed by Unicom that the winds were 180 degrees varying to 220 degrees at 10 to 15 knots, and that runway 13 was in use. He stated that runway 22(grass) was being mowed and was unavailable. The pilot stated he used aileron and rudder to correct for the crosswind during the approach. He stated that during the landing roll the airplane was pushed to the right and he added more left rudder to no avail. He reported he then "...reverted to driving a car and turned the wheel to the left. This caused the wing to lift and the plane to get pushed to the left." The airplane lifted off the runway and the left wing struck the runway surface followed by the nose gear and propeller. The nose gear separated from the airplane and the airplane nosed over in the grass off the left side of the runway. ## Aircraft - Registration: N661SP (not matched to a registry record) - Reported make and model: Cessna 182 - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18268564 - Airframe hours: 6250 - Engines: Continental O-470 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: State Of Illinois-State Police - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, April 30, 1996 - Departed: SPI, SPRINGFIELD, IL - Destination: IJX - Airport: IJX, Jacksonville Municipal, runway 13, 5,000 × 75 ft, macadam ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 43; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 130 total, 125 in this make and model, 84 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 200° at 10 knots, gusting 15 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none ## 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 19960517023659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960517023659A), May 17, 1996: Cessna 182R, Jacksonville, IL, Substantial damage. Trouble with crosswind gusts. Tried to maintain control by using yoke as auto control. Wing hit runway. Nosed over. (-23) on 05/17/96, at approximately 1140… From the NTSB's public API. 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