# NTSB WPR12CA353: Cessna 182, N5418B, Joseph, OR, August 2, 2012 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: August 1, 2012, 17:15 local (Aug 2, 2012, 00:15 UTC) - Place: Joseph, OR - Coordinates: 45.359443, -117.253608 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.3594&lon=-117.2536&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Nose over/nose down](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 9, 2012 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Western Pacific Region - Parties: FAA-FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 84638 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR12CA353 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/84638/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=84638 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA353 ## Probable cause The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Landing gear system: landing gear brakes system](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023240): Aircraft › Aircraft systems · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 182, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023240/cases.md?model=2072702), [All aircraft, 92 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023240/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 182, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=2072702), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Wind: crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Response/compensation; cases with it: [Cessna 182, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md?model=2072702), [All aircraft, 1,008 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md) - [Wind: gusts](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Response/compensation; cases with it: [Cessna 182, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/cases.md?model=2072702), [All aircraft, 1,199 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Nose over/nose down](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 182, 8 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md?model=2072702), [All aircraft, 2,287 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that, during the landing on runway 33, he experienced gusting crosswinds. In an attempt to maintain control during the landing roll, the pilot applied the brakes, and the tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed over. The firewall, both wings, including the ailerons and flaps, and the vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that the wind was from 280 degrees at 3 to 6 knots gusting to 8 to 10 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal flight. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that during his landing sequence he experienced gusting crosswinds. In the attempt to maintain control on roll-out the pilot applied the brakes and the airplane nosed over. Subsequently, the firewall, both wings including the ailerons and flaps, and the vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The airplane had a tailwheel conversion. At the time of the accident the winds were reported from 280 degrees at 6 knots gusting to 10 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal flight. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N5418B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5418B-2018-05-30), registration cancelled 2018-05-30, S/N 33418, built 1956 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 182 - Registry model: [Cessna 182](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182) (registry code 2072702) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 33418 - Airframe hours: 4254 - Engines: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, July 29, 2012 - Departed: TIW, Tacoma Narrows, WA - Destination: KJSY, Joseph, OR - Flight plan: Unknown - Airport: KJSY, Joseph State Airport, runway 33, 5,200 × 60 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 60; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review April 21, 2012; seat: left; flight hours: 959 total, 53 in this make and model, 959 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 280° at 6 knots, gusting 10 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Observed at: KJSY ## 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 20120801015849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120801015849A), Aug 1, 2012: Cessna 182, Joseph, OR, Substantial damage. The pilot recieved weather information from the local AWOS. The winds were reported 280 at 3 T0 6 KTS. He made a normal landing than a gust of wind pushed the… ## Other investigations on N5418B (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB MKC71DCD63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DCD63), Mar 6, 1971: Cessna 182 (N5418B), Waterloo, IA, substantial damage ## Docket (1 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on August 17, 2012, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=84638. 655 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 655 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40375303&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.