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Hard Landing in Crosswind Damages Nose Gear, Leads to Runway Excursion (N2699Q)

Picayune, MS, US

On April 23, 1999, a Cessna 182K (registration N2699Q) operated by David W. Griffeth was involved in an aviation accident near Picayune, MS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. A finding in the accident was the crosswind weather condition that existed at the time of the accident. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A hard landing in crosswind conditions caused nose landing gear damage, leading to an uncontrollable left turn, runway excursion, and collision with a fence.

Incident Details

During a landing in crosswind conditions, the pilot executed a hard landing. The initial impact damaged the nose landing gear. Following the nose gear's contact with the runway, the aircraft made a violent and uncontrollable turn to the left, veered off the runway, and collided with a fence.

Observed Evidence

Examination of the runway revealed rubber transfer marks from all landing gears and propeller contact marks. A witness reported that the aircraft bounced, pitched nose down, and the nose landing gear contacted the runway. The aircraft porpoised several times, then remained on the ground and departed the runway.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that he made a hard landing in a crosswind and that the nose landing gear was damaged upon the initial impact.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Apr 1999 Cessna 182K accident near Picayune, MS?

A hard landing in crosswind conditions caused nose landing gear damage, leading to an uncontrollable left turn, runway excursion, and collision with a fence.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Apr 1999 Cessna 182K accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Apr 1999 involved a Cessna 182K, registration N2699Q, operated by David W. Griffeth, at Picayune, MS.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the pilot to recover from the bounced landing resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. A finding in the accident was the crosswind weather condition that existed at the time of the accident.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001205X00541. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.