# NTSB FTW97TA075: Cessna 182Q, N4732N, Cleburne, TX, January 4, 1997 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report - Date: January 4, 1997, 10:40 local (16:40 UTC) - Place: Cleburne, TX - Location: 32.3476° N, 97.3867° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Cleburne, TX, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.3476&lon=-97.3867&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 30, 1997 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 20376 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW97TA075 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/20376/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97TA075 ## Probable cause the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and the dirt bank which was parallel to the runway. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - lack of recent experience, pilot in command - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment (contributing factor) - Nose over, landing ## Analysis The pilot was performing a full flap landing on runway 33 with a crosswind from 250 degrees at 10 gusting 15 knots, when he lost control of the airplane. He reported that he was on short final when he became aware of 'the cross wind and a high sink rate.' The pilot further reported that 'at about 10 feet [I] started experiencing instability and applied full power for go-around.' He stated that the airplane touched down, and he 'was unable to maintain aircraft control over runway and climb.' Witnesses reported that 'the airplane sounded like it was at full power. Subsequently, it hit a dirt bank beside the runway, where the terrain rose abruptly, then it nosed over. The airplane's Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) stated that 'in a balked landing (go-around), the wing flap setting should be reduced to 20 degrees immediately after full power is applied.' The POH also stated that the maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for this airplane was 15 knots. ## Factual narrative On January 4, 1997, at 1040 central standard time, a Cessna 182Q, was substantially damaged following a loss of control during landing at Cleburne Municipal Airport near Cleburne, Texas. The private pilot and his two passengers were not injured. The aircraft was registered to the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Inc. and operated by the Texas Wing of the CAP under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated from Grand Prairie Municipal Airport near Grand Prairie, Texas, at 0930. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross country flight and a flight plan was not filed. According to the pilot, he was on short final for runway 33 with full flaps (40 degrees) when he became aware of a "cross wind and a high sink rate." The pilot reported that "at about 10 feet [I] started experiencing instability and applied full power for go-around." The pilot further reported that after he landed, he "was unable to maintain aircraft control over runway and climb." The airplane veered off the runway, impacted a dirt berm, and nosed over to the inverted position. The CAP investigator, who responded to the accident site, reported to the NTSB investigator-in-charge that he found the airplane's flaps in the 40 degree down position. He found the airplane in the inverted orientation aligned approximately 050 degrees. Witnesses reported to the CAP investigator that "the airplane sounded like it was at full power, and it was traveling on the ground approximately 90 degrees to the runway when it hit the dirt berm." The CAP investigator reported to the IIC that the dirt berm, which was parallel to the runway, was located "between 60 to 70 feet east of the runway." The airplane's Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) states that "in a balked landing (go-around), the wing flap setting should be reduced to 20 degrees immediately after full power is applied." The POH also states that the maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for this airplane is 15 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N4732N](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4732N-2017-02-28), registration cancelled 2017-02-28, S/N 18267321, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 182Q - Registry model: [Cessna 182Q](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182q) (registry code 2072732) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18267321 - Airframe hours: 2001 - Engines: Continental O-470 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Public aircraft, Part 91 - Operator: Civil Air Patrol, Texas Wing - Registered owner: Civil Air Patrol Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, November 16, 1996, 19 hours before - Departed: F67, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX - Destination: F18, TX - Airport: F18, Cleburne Municipal, runway 33, 4,999 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 45; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 410 total, 47 in this make and model, 316 as pilot in command, 3 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 250° at 10 knots, gusting 15 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 12,000 ft broken - Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 45 °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 19970104000159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970104000159A), Jan 4, 1997: Cessna 182Q, Cleburne, TX, Substantial damage. Landing in left crosswind. Drifted to right. Aborted hit rising terrain and nosed over. (.19) on January 4, 1997, at 1040 central standard time, a Cessna 182Q,… From the NTSB's public API. 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