No fatalities

Pilot Loses Directional Control During Rollout, Aircraft Exits Runway (N737JE)

San Diego, CA, US

On April 27, 1996, a Cessna TR182 (registration N737JE) was involved in an aviation accident near San Diego, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout as a result of his excessive application of brakes and improper use of the elevator (yoke) control. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During rollout after a normal touchdown, the pilot moved the yoke forward prematurely, causing loss of directional control. The aircraft veered left, exited the runway, and sustained nose gear separation and wing contact.

Incident Overview

According to the pilot, the aircraft touched down without incident. During the subsequent rollout, the pilot moved the yoke forward in preparation for taxiing off the runway. This action resulted in a loss of directional control, causing the aircraft to veer left and exit the side of the runway.

Aircraft Damage

The nose gear separated from the aircraft, and the right wing made contact with the ground. An inspection revealed that the nose gear assembly had sustained an overload type failure. No discrepancies were found with the operation of the brakes. The left main landing gear tire exhibited flat spots.

Runway Evidence

Several hundred feet of tire tread skid marks were observed on the runway, consistent with the aircraft's ground path during the excursion.

Operational Details

The pilot reported that the aircraft touched down without mishap. The loss of control occurred after the yoke was brought forward while the aircraft was still on the runway during rollout.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Apr 1996 Cessna TR182 accident near San Diego, CA?

During rollout after a normal touchdown, the pilot moved the yoke forward prematurely, causing loss of directional control. The aircraft veered left, exited the runway, and sustained nose gear separation and wing contact.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Apr 1996 Cessna TR182 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Apr 1996 involved a Cessna TR182, registration N737JE, at San Diego, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout as a result of his excessive application of brakes and improper use of the elevator (yoke) control.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X05621. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.