Casualties unknown

Pilot's Foot Lodges Between Rudder Pedals During Landing, Leading to Hangar Collision (N7379S)

Hawthorne, CA, US

On November 9, 1992, a Cessna 182P (registration N7379S) operated by M And S Air Supply, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Hawthorne, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE WORN BRAKE PEDALS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During the fourth full stop landing, the pilot's right foot slipped off the rudder pedal and became lodged between pedals. Unable to free his foot, the airplane veered left and hit a hangar. Post-accident inspection revealed both pilot-side rudder pedals were extremely smooth and slippery.

Incident Description

The pilot was completing the fourth full stop landing. During the landing rollout, the pilot's right foot slipped off the rudder pedal and became lodged between the pedals. The pilot was unable to extricate his foot from the pedals. As a result, the airplane veered to the left and collided with a hangar.

Aircraft Examination

Following the incident, an examination of the aircraft was conducted. The examination disclosed that both pilot-side rudder pedals were extremely smooth and slippery. No other anomalies were reported.

Conclusion

The investigation into the incident identified the condition of the rudder pedals as a notable finding. The pilot's foot slipping and becoming lodged, combined with the smooth and slippery surface of the pedals, led to the loss of directional control and subsequent collision. No further causal factors were specified in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Nov 1992 Cessna 182P accident near Hawthorne, CA?

During the fourth full stop landing, the pilot's right foot slipped off the rudder pedal and became lodged between pedals. Unable to free his foot, the airplane veered left and hit a hangar. Post-accident inspection revealed both pilot-side rudder pedals were extremely smooth and slippery.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Nov 1992 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N7379S, operated by M And S Air Supply, Inc., at Hawthorne, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE WORN BRAKE PEDALS.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X16062. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.