# NTSB CHI99LA154: Cessna R182, N738WK, Chesterfield, MO, May 16, 1999 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: May 16, 1999, 18:00 local (23:00 UTC) - Place: Chesterfield, MO - Coordinates: 38.650756, -90.580513 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.6508&lon=-90.5805&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 21, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 46310 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI99LA154 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/46310/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA154 ## Probable cause the pilot's failure to attain clearance over the fence. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control, the crosswind, and the fence posts. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - flare/touchdown - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (contributing factor) - aborted landing - performed, pilot in command - In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb - object - fence post (contributing factor) - clearance - not attained, pilot in command (cause) ## Analysis The pilot stated he was landing on runway 08L with a crosswind which varied from 170 to 210 degrees, at 10 to 15 knots. The airplane bounced on touchdown and he recovered by bringing the airplane back to the runway on all three landing gear. He stated the airspeed was high and the it 'quickly veered' off the left side of the runway into the grass. He aborted the landing and during the initial climb, the airplane contacted the metal supports for a temporary fence which was located about 20 to 30 yards from the runway. Substantial damage resulted to the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot continued the takeoff and returned to land without incident. ## Factual narrative On May 16, 1999, at 1800 central daylight time (cdt), a Cessna R182, N738WK, operated by Thunder Aviation, collided with a fence during an aborted landing at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, Chesterfield, Missouri. The private pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. The flight originated from Columbia, Missouri, at 1715 cdt. The pilot stated he was making a landing on runway 08L with a crosswind which varied from 170 to 210 degrees, at 10 to 15 knots. The pilot stated the airplane bounced on touchdown and he recovered by bringing the airplane back to the runway on all three landing gear. He stated the airspeed was high and the it "quickly veered" off the left side of the runway into the grass. He elected to abort the landing and during the initial climb, the airplane contacted the metal supports for a temporary fence which was located about 20 to 30 yards from the runway. Substantial damage resulted to the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot continued the takeoff and returned to land without incident. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N738WK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N738WK), registered now, S/N R18200969, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna R182 - Registry model: [Cessna R182](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-r182) (registry code 2072734) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: R18200969 - Airframe hours: 4686 - Engines: Lycoming O-540-J3C5D 235 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Thunder Aviation - Registered owner: Thunder Aviation Aquisitions - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, January 6, 1999, 5 hours before - Departed: COU, COLUMBIA, MO - Destination: SUS - Airport: SUS, Spirit Of St. Louis, runway 8L, 3,800 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 41; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 205 total, 4 in this make and model, 155 as pilot in command, 11 in the last 90 days, 7 in the last 30 days, 4 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 200° at 10 knots, gusting 18 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 82 °F, dew point 66 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: SUS ## 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 19990516047249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990516047249A), May 16, 1999: Cessna R182, St Louis, MO, Substantial damage. (.4) The pilot stated he was landing on runway 08L with a crosswind which varied from 170 to 210 degrees, at 10 to 15 knots. The airplane bounced on touchdown… From the NTSB's public API. 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