# NTSB FTW94LA078: Cessna 182P, N111RR, Meeker, CO, February 1, 1994 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: February 1, 1994, 16:00 local (23:00 UTC) - Place: Meeker, CO - Coordinates: 40.049369, -107.889198 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.0494&lon=-107.8892&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report November 14, 1994 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 18995 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW94LA078 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/18995/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA078 ## Probable cause FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING ROLL. ## 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 - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - terrain condition - snow covered - Nose over, landing - roll ## Analysis DURING LANDING ROLL, THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, WINDS WERE REPORTED AS CALM AND THE RUNWAY WAS DRY. EXAMINATION REVEALED NO MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION. ## Factual narrative On February 1, 1994, at 1600 mountain standard time, a Cessna 182P, N111RR, was substantially damaged during landing roll at Meeker, Colorado. The pilot and his passenger received no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for this personal flight which departed Steamboat Springs, Colorado, at 1515. According to a ground witness, the runway was dry and weather conditions were clear skies and calm winds, with a temperature of 9 degrees Fahrenheit. The pilot stated that after touch down during the landing roll, the aircraft suddenly veered left, exited the left side of the runway into snow and nosed over. Witness marks on the runway and in the adjacent snow drifted left and exited the runway into the snow, and continued approximately 150 yards parallel to the runway. Examination of the aircraft landing gear structure, wheels, brakes, tires, and nose wheel steering by a certified mechanic provided no evidence of a preaccident failure or malfunction. A review of the pilot's log provided additional information to that furnished in NTSB Form 6120.1/2. The pilot did all his training in the Steamboat Springs area and received his private certificate on June 14, 1993. He had accrued 11.6 hours in the accident aircraft. On September 30, 1993, he had a propeller strike during landing at Steamboat Springs, in this aircraft. A compilation of the pilot's experience is provided in this document. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N111RR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111RR), registered now, S/N 18261539, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 182P - 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: 18261539 - Airframe hours: 6921 - Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-R 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Steamboat Flight Academy, Inc. - Registered owner: Steamboat Skylink, Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, December 17, 1993, 50 hours before - Departed: SBS, STEAMBOAT SP., CO - Airport: 2V3, Meeker, runway 21, 6,500 × 60 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 34; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 76 total, 19 in this make and model, 50 as pilot in command, 5 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 50 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 9 °F ## 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 19940201001369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940201001369A), Feb 1, 1994: Cessna 182P, Meeker, CO, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on landing roll. Ran off runway into snow and nosed over. From the NTSB's public API. 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