No fatalities

Landing Mishap Results in Nose-Over After Runway Excursion (N86TC)

Butler, AL, US

On August 18, 1997, a Cessna 182Q (registration N86TC) was involved in an aviation accident near Butler, AL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a landing attempt after adding power to recover from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported that during final approach with full flaps and no wind, the airplane floated, bounced on touchdown, then drifted off the runway. After applying power and rudder, the airplane continued into brush and nosed over.

Incident Details

According to the pilot, the accident occurred during final approach. The flaps were fully extended, and there were no wind conditions. Upon touchdown, the airplane floated and then bounced. After the bounce, the airplane touched down on the right main landing gear and began to drift off the left side of the runway. The pilot momentarily applied power and right rudder in an attempt to correct the drift, but the airplane continued off the runway. He then reduced power and applied the brakes, but was unable to stop the airplane before it struck cleared brush off the runway surface. The impact caused the airplane to nose over.

Physical Evidence

An inspection of the runway surface revealed a tire mark originating from the right main landing gear, located to the left of the runway centerline. This mark curved in an arc toward the left side of the runway. Just before the left edge of the runway, an additional tire mark from the left main landing gear appeared. Both main landing gear tires left marks in the grass adjacent to the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Aug 1997 Cessna 182Q accident near Butler, AL?

A pilot reported that during final approach with full flaps and no wind, the airplane floated, bounced on touchdown, then drifted off the runway. After applying power and rudder, the airplane continued into brush and nosed over.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Aug 1997 Cessna 182Q accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Aug 1997 involved a Cessna 182Q, registration N86TC, at Butler, AL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a landing attempt after adding power to recover from a bounced landing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X08712. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.