MIA03LA015

NTSB accident investigation · Cessna 182Q · Orlando, FL · November 13, 2002

Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal report
Date
November 13, 2002, 14:24 local (19:24 UTC)
Place
Orlando, FL
Injuries
2 minor
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Landing
Aircraft
N95745Cessna 182Q
Weather
Visual (VMC) · Day
Status
Completed · report April 17, 2003
Report
Approved by Office Director
Parties
FAA FSDO
FAA report
20021113032319A
Case key
56046

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Probable cause

The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his failing to request a runway more aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control after landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear and the airplane nosing over.

Sequence of events

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On ground/water encounter with terrain/waterLanding - roll
In-flight planning/decision - poorPilot in commandCause
Directional control - not maintainedPilot in commandCause
Terrain condition - runway
Nose gear collapsedLanding - roll
Landing gear,nose gear - overload
Nose overLanding - roll

Analysis

The pilot stated that the flight proceeded to the area of the destination airport and he obtained the ATIS information but couldn't recall what the information was. He approached the airport visually and prior to landing, the controller advised him that he would be landing with a right quartering tailwind. He accepted the runway assigned and continued the approach to runway 25, and due to the tailwind he, "...[misjudged] my landing speed." After touchdown with full flaps, the airplane departed the south side of the runway and nosed over. Examination of the accident site by an FAA inspector revealed that the airplane departed the south side of runway 25 approximately 1,000 feet from the approach threshold, and traveled onto grass. The airplane rolled approximately 500 feet, at which point the nose landing gear wheel contacted the edge of a newly constructed taxiway that extended 2.5 to 3.0 inches above the grass surface. The nose landing gear wheel assembly separated and the airplane continued across the taxiway. The damaged section of the nose landing gear contacted and dug into grass on the opposite side of the taxiway, causing the airplane to nose over. The inspector stated there were no mechanical issues associated with the accident. Review of a certified copy of the voice tape from the air traffic control tower revealed that before the pilot contacted the facility, the local controller advised on the frequency to expect a runway change and the wind was from 010 to 040 degrees at 12 knots. The pilot was cleared to land on runway 25, and was advised the wind was from 020 degrees at 12 knots.

Factual narrative

On November 13, 2002, about 1424 eastern standard time, a Cessna 182Q, N95745, registered to a private individual, experienced a loss of directional control and nosed over while landing at the Orlando Executive Airport, Orlando, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private-rated pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight originated about 1030 central standard time from the Pensacola Regional Airport, Pensacola, Florida.

The pilot stated that the flight proceeded to the area of the destination airport and he obtained the ATIS information but couldn't recall what the information was. He approached the airport visually and prior to landing, the controller advised him that he would be landing with a right quartering tailwind. He accepted the runway assigned and continued the approach to runway 25, and due to the tailwind he, "...[misjudged] my landing speed." After touchdown with full flaps, the airplane departed the south side of the runway and nosed over.

Examination of the accident site by an FAA inspector revealed that the airplane departed the south side of runway 25 approximately 1,000 feet from the approach threshold, and traveled onto grass. The airplane rolled approximately 500 feet, at which point the nose landing gear wheel contacted the edge of a newly constructed taxiway that extended 2.5 to 3.0 inches above the nearby grass surface. The nose landing gear wheel assembly separated and the airplane continued across the taxiway. The damaged section of the nose landing gear contacted and dug into grass on the opposite side of the taxiway, causing the airplane to nose over. The inspector stated there were no mechanical issues associated with this accident.

Review of a certified copy of the voice tape from the air traffic control tower revealed that before the pilot contacted the facility, the local controller advised on the frequency to expect a runway change and the wind was from 010 to 040 degrees at 12 knots. The pilot was cleared to land on runway 25, and was advised the wind was from 020 degrees at 12 knots.

Aircraft

Registration
N95745
Reported as
Cessna 182Q
Category
Airplane
Serial number
18266616
Airframe hours
3,031
Engine
Continental O-470U, 240 horsepower, reciprocating
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Personal · Part 91
Registered owner
William W. Mills
Airworthiness certificate
Standard, Normal
Last inspection
Annual · April 5, 2002 · 39 hours before
Departed
KPNS · Pensacola, FL
Destination
KORL · Orlando, FL
Flight plan
IFR
Airport
KORL · Orlando Executive, runway 25, 6,003 × 150 ft, asphalt

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Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

Role
Pilot
Injuries
Minor
Certificate
Private
Airplane ratings
Single-engine land
Instrument ratings
Airplane
Medical
Class 3, Valid Medical--w/ waivers/lim
Last flight review
July 11, 2002
Flight hours
3,115 total · 3,019 as pilot in command · 22 in the last 90 days · 6 in the last 30 days · 4 in the last 24 hours

Weather

Conditions
Visual (VMC) · Day
Wind
360° at 11 knots
Visibility
10 statute miles
Lowest ceiling
None
Temperature
72 °F, dew point 48 °F
Altimeter
30.10 inHg
Observed at
KORL

FAA reports on this event · 1

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