On December 13, 1998, a Cessna 182RG (registration N9854C) operated by Gerald T. Burk was involved in an aviation accident near Glenwood Spring, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor is his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a full stop landing, an aircraft touched down nose wheel first, porpoised, and oscillated in yaw, then exited the runway and struck a chain link fence and pallet of natural gas pipe. No structural or system malfunctions were found.
Accident Details
During a full stop landing at the completion of a cross-country flight, the aircraft touched down nose wheel first and began to porpoise and oscillate in yaw. The aircraft subsequently exited the side of the runway and struck a chain link fence and a pallet of natural gas pipe.
No structural or system failure or malfunctions were found. Weather conditions at the time were clear skies with light and variable wind at 3 knots.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The pilot had 24 hours total flight time in the accident aircraft make and model, and 4 hours in the last 90 days in that make and model.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 13 Dec 1998 Cessna 182RG accident near Glenwood Spring, CO?
During a full stop landing, an aircraft touched down nose wheel first, porpoised, and oscillated in yaw, then exited the runway and struck a chain link fence and pallet of natural gas pipe. No structural or system malfunctions were found.
Were there any fatalities in the 13 Dec 1998 Cessna 182RG accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Dec 1998 involved a Cessna 182RG, registration N9854C, operated by Gerald T. Burk, at Glenwood Spring, CO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor is his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
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