Casualties unknown

Pilot Reports Loss of Directional Control During Landing on Wet Grass Strip (N92519)

Big Creek, ID, US

On July 3, 1998, a Cessna 182N (registration N92519) was involved in an aviation accident near Big Creek, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Directional control was not maintained. A wet runway surface was a factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported that after slipping to descend, the airplane landed in a full stall within the first third of a wet grass airstrip, then slid left and collided with a fence despite corrective inputs.

Introduction

A pilot reported an accident during landing on a grass airstrip. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.

Flight and Approach

The pilot overflew the airstrip twice before setting up for final approach. While on final approach, the airplane was high, so the pilot slipped the airplane to descend.

Landing Sequence

The airplane landed within the first third of the length of the airstrip in a full stall on the main landing gear. The touchdown occurred on the left side of the centerline due to cones that were placed on the airstrip. From the point of touchdown to impact with a fence, the airplane was gradually sliding to the left. The pilot tried to correct with right rudder control and braking action; however, the airplane continued to the left and collided with the fence.

Conditions

The pilot reported that the grass airstrip was wet and that the surface was rougher than what he had remembered from previous flights into the airstrip.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Jul 1998 Cessna 182N accident near Big Creek, ID?

A pilot reported that after slipping to descend, the airplane landed in a full stall within the first third of a wet grass airstrip, then slid left and collided with a fence despite corrective inputs.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Jul 1998 involved a Cessna 182N, registration N92519, at Big Creek, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Directional control was not maintained. A wet runway surface was a factor.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X10700. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.