On June 6, 1994, a Cessna 182 (registration N5380N) was involved in an aviation accident near Omaha, NE. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: inadvertant VFR flight into IMC conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were the ground fog and rough terrain encountered. 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.
The airplane entered ground fog just before touchdown, prompting a go-around that was aborted when the aircraft veered left off the runway onto rough terrain.
What happened
The pilot reported that just prior to touchdown, the airplane encountered an area of ground fog. A decision was made to initiate a go-around; however, this maneuver was aborted when the airplane began to veer toward the left side of the runway. The aircraft subsequently traveled off the side of the runway, where it contacted rough terrain and nosed over.
Findings
Weather conditions reported by the Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) indicated clear skies below 12,500 feet with two and a half miles visibility. A low temperature/dewpoint spread was noted just prior to the accident.
What happened in the 6 Jun 1994 Cessna 182 accident near Omaha, NE?
The airplane entered ground fog just before touchdown, prompting a go-around that was aborted when the aircraft veered left off the runway onto rough terrain.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Jun 1994 involved a Cessna 182, registration N5380N, at Omaha, NE.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
inadvertant VFR flight into IMC conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were the ground fog and rough terrain encountered.
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