On April 3, 1982, a Cessna 182 (registration N2296G) operated by Don Stevens was involved in an aviation accident near Albany, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during taxi due to a gust of wind that lifted the right wing, resulting in a quartering tailwind condition and subsequent rollover. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot experienced a loss of directional control while taxiing to refuel, resulting in the aircraft flipping over after a gust of wind lifted the right wing.
What happened
The pilot proceeded to the run-up area located at the end of the runway. After completing the engine run-up procedure, he elected to taxi to a location to refuel before initiating takeoff. While making a turn during this taxi phase, a gust of wind lifted the aircraft's right wing. This aerodynamic force caused the aircraft to turn sharply until it was aligned in a quartering tailwind direction, at which point the aircraft flipped over.
The investigation
No mechanical examination or technical findings are provided in the source documentation regarding the condition of the aircraft prior to the event.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control during taxi due to a gust of wind that lifted the right wing, resulting in a quartering tailwind condition and subsequent rollover.
What happened in the 3 Apr 1982 Cessna 182 accident near Albany, OR?
A pilot experienced a loss of directional control while taxiing to refuel, resulting in the aircraft flipping over after a gust of wind lifted the right wing.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Apr 1982 involved a Cessna 182, registration N2296G, operated by Don Stevens, at Albany, OR.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain control during taxi due to a gust of wind that lifted the right wing, resulting in a quartering tailwind condition and subsequent rollover.
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