# NTSB FTW98LA113: Cessna 182Q, N759QZ, Keeline, WY, January 22, 1998 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: January 22, 1998, 15:00 local (22:00 UTC) - Place: Keeline, WY - Coordinates: 42.770298, -104.610984 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.7703&lon=-104.6110&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 26, 1998 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 20527 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW98LA113 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/20527/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA113 ## Probable cause failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors relating to the accident included: a snow covered/icy/muddy area on the runway, and the proximity of a snowbank 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 - roll - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - icy (contributing factor) - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - snow covered (contributing factor) - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - wet (contributing factor) - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - soft (contributing factor) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - ground loop/swerve - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - terrain condition - snowbank (contributing factor) ## Analysis The pilot landed to the north at his private airstrip. The dirt and gravel runway was 3,300 feet long. He estimated that the wind was from the west at 10 knots. As the airplane decelerated during the landing roll, it encountered a patch of ice, snow, and mud. The airplane then veered off the right side of the runway and struck a snow bank. ## Factual narrative On January 22, 1998, approximately 1500 mountain standard time, a Cessna 182Q, N759QZ, owned and operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged when it collided with a snow bank during landing near Keeline, Wyoming. The certificated private pilot and his two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated near Keeline approximately 4 hours before the accident. According to the pilot, he was landing to the north at his private airstrip. The dirt and gravel runway was 3,300 feet long. He estimated the wind to be from the west at 10 knots. As the airplane decelerated during the landing roll, it hit a patch of ice, snow, and mud. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and struck a snow bank, shearing off the nose landing gear. There was additional damage to the left wing tip, firewall, cowling, and floorboard. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N759QZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N759QZ), registered now, S/N 18266187, built 1977 (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: 18266187 - Airframe hours: 1269 - Engines: Continental O-470-U 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Fred Bruegger, Jr. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, April 25, 1997, 17 hours before - Departed: NONE - Airport: NONE, Private, runway 36, 3,300 × ft, gravel ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 56; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,250 total, 705 in this make and model, 1,250 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days, 8 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 230° at 16 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 28 °F, dew point 16 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: CPR, 90 nm away ## 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 19980122046309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980122046309A), Jan 22, 1998: Cessna 182Q, Keeline, WY, Substantial damage. (.4)The pilot landed to the north at his private airstrip. The dirt and gravel runway was 3,300 feet long. He estimated that the wind was from the west at 10… From the NTSB's public API. 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