On March 11, 1999, a Cessna 182R (registration N1622E) was involved in an aviation accident near Hailey, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after touchdown. Factors contributing to the accident were a snow bank along the runway edge and a crosswind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot overcorrected after touchdown, veered toward a snow bank, and collided with it during a go-around, causing the aircraft to nose over onto its back.
Event Summary
A student pilot reported that the approach and landing were normal. After touchdown, the aircraft veered left. The pilot overcorrected, causing the aircraft to veer right toward an eight-foot-high snow bank located along the runway edge. The pilot elected to initiate a go-around.
Sequence of Events
Shortly after becoming airborne during the go-around, the aircraft's main landing gear collided with the snow bank. The impact caused the aircraft to nose over onto its back, coming to rest approximately 15 feet east of the runway.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that the wind appeared to be stronger than initially reported by the tower. No other factors were cited in the pilot's report.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 11 Mar 1999 Cessna 182R accident near Hailey, ID?
A student pilot overcorrected after touchdown, veered toward a snow bank, and collided with it during a go-around, causing the aircraft to nose over onto its back.
Were there any fatalities in the 11 Mar 1999 Cessna 182R accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Mar 1999 involved a Cessna 182R, registration N1622E, at Hailey, ID.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after touchdown. Factors contributing to the accident were a snow bank along the runway edge and a crosswind.
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