Casualties unknown

Nose Gear Separation After Pilot's Steering Maneuver During Landing Roll (N661SP)

Jacksonville, IL, US

On May 17, 1996, a Cessna 182 (registration N661SP) was involved in an aviation accident near Jacksonville, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor in the accident was the crosswind conditions which existed. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

During landing on runway 13 with crosswind, the pilot's steering action after losing rudder effectiveness caused the airplane to lift off, leading to left wing and propeller contact, nose gear separation, and a nose-over.

Incident Summary

A pilot was landing on runway 13 with winds varying from 180 to 220 degrees at 10 to 15 knots. During the landing roll, the airplane was pushed to the right. The pilot applied left rudder but it had no effect.

Pilot Actions

According to the pilot, after the left rudder application failed, he 'reverted to driving a car and turned the wheel to the left.' This action caused the airplane to lift off the runway. The left wing then contacted the surface, followed by the nose gear and the propeller.

Outcome

The nose gear separated from the airplane, and the airplane nosed over in the grass off the left side of the runway. No further details were provided in the source regarding injuries, aircraft registration, or environmental conditions beyond the wind description.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X05742. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.