On July 22, 1998, a Cessna 182P (registration N7619N) was involved in an aviation accident near Concord, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain wingtip clearance with trees that border the right side of the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing, an airplane veered right and struck a tree with its right wing, coming to rest off the runway. Examination revealed left wing tip damage from ground contact and tire marks indicating right-of-center touchdown.
Incident Overview
The pilot of an airplane reported that after a normal approach and touchdown, the airplane veered to the right. Despite applying left rudder and brake inputs, the right wing collided with a tree. The airplane came to rest off the right side of the runway.
Examination Findings
Post-incident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the left wing tip, which was caused by ground contact at a point farther down the runway than where the airplane came to rest. Additionally, tire marks on the runway indicated that the airplane had touched down to the right of the runway centerline, with the right main landing gear tire positioned near the right edge of the runway. The marks also showed that the airplane subsequently veered to the left and then back to the right before coming to rest.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 22 Jul 1998 Cessna 182P accident near Concord, NC?
During landing, an airplane veered right and struck a tree with its right wing, coming to rest off the runway. Examination revealed left wing tip damage from ground contact and tire marks indicating right-of-center touchdown.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Jul 1998 Cessna 182P accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Jul 1998 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N7619N, at Concord, NC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain wingtip clearance with trees that border the right side of the runway.
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