# NTSB CHI97LA082: Cessna 182, N869L, Kirksville, MO, March 13, 1997 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: March 12, 1997, 18:40 local (Mar 13, 1997, 00:40 UTC) - Place: Kirksville, MO - Coordinates: 40.093765, -92.54114 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.0938&lon=-92.5411&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report February 15, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 10527 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI97LA082 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/10527/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA082 ## Probable cause the pilot failed to adequately compensate for the wind conditions on the runway during landing roll. Factors included the crosswind and gusts. ## 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 - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) - Nose over, landing - roll - terrain condition - ditch - terrain condition - soft ## Analysis The pilot reported that the runway in use was runway 18 with the winds from 110 to 120 degrees at 15 to 20 knots. The pilot reported that he landed on runway 18, but was unable to keep the airplane on the runway. The airplane departed the right side of the runway and traveled about 600 feet before rolling into a drainage ditch. The airplane nosed over after the nose wheel dug into the soft ground. There were no indications of heavy braking on the runway or after the airplane left the runway. The inspection of the brakes revealed no abnormalities, nor were there any anomalies with the engine or flight controls. ## Factual narrative On March 12, 1997, at 1840 central standard time, a Cessna 182, N869L, sustained substantial damage during landing roll when it departed the runway and nosed over after it went into a drainage ditch. There were no injuries to the pilot or passenger. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight had departed Parsons, Kansas, en route to Kirksville, Missouri. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan had been filed. The pilot reported that he had called Kirksville Unicom ten miles from the airport. The runway in use was runway 18 with the winds from 110 to 120 degrees at 15 to 20 knots. The pilot reported that he landed on runway 18, but was unable to keep the airplane on the runway. The airplane departed the right side of the runway and traveled about 600 feet before rolling into a drainage ditch. The airplane nosed over after the nose wheel dug into the soft ground. An Airworthiness Inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration reported that the aircraft had immediately veered to the right after touchdown. There were no indications of heavy braking on the runway or after the airplane left the runway. The inspection of the brakes revealed no abnormalities, nor were there any anomalies with the engine or flight controls. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N869L](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N869L-2017-05-23), registration cancelled 2017-05-23, S/N 18262557, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 182 - Registry model: [Cessna 182P](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182p) (registry code 2075816) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18262557 - Airframe hours: 2640 - Engines: Continental O-470-R 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Loren J. Smith - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, August 30, 1996, 47 hours before - Departed: PPF, PARSONS, KS - Destination: IRK - Flight plan: VFR - Airport: IRK, Kirksville Regional, runway 18, 6,004 × 100 ft, concrete ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 65; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 511 total, 375 in this make and model, 511 as pilot in command, 24 in the last 90 days, 14 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark - Wind: 110° at 12 knots - Visibility: 15 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft broken - Temperature: 46 °F, dew point 34 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: IRK ## 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 19970313003069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970313003069A), Mar 13, 1997: Cessna 182P, Kirksville, MO, Substantial damage. Veered off runway landing gusty crosswind. Struck a ditch. Nosed over. No anomalies found. Pilot skill a factor. From the NTSB's public API. 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