# NTSB MIA03LA015: Cessna 182Q, N95745, Orlando, FL, November 13, 2002 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: November 13, 2002, 14:24 local (19:24 UTC) - Place: Orlando, FL - Coordinates: 28.545555, -81.333053 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.5456&lon=-81.3331&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 2 minor - Status: Completed, report April 17, 2003 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 56046 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA03LA015 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/56046/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA015 ## 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 In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - in-flight planning/decision - poor, pilot in command (cause) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - terrain condition - runway - Nose gear collapsed, landing - roll - landing gear,nose gear - overload - Nose over, landing - 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](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N95745-2003-06-11), registration cancelled 2003-06-11, S/N 18266616, built 1978 (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: 18266616 - Airframe hours: 3031 - Engines: 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 ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; injuries: minor; 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) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20021113032319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021113032319A), Nov 13, 2002: Cessna 182Q, Orlando, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) Inspector statement: on November 13, 2002, at approximately 10:30 CST, william warren mills, holder of private pilot certificate number 422424358,… From the NTSB's public API. 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