On May 3, 2001, a Cessna 182Q (registration N735LX) operated by Golden Strohmeier was involved in an aviation accident near Ball Ground, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and flipping inverted. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot lost control upon landing, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway and flip inverted in a ditch.
What happened
The pilot reported that the approach for landing proceeded without incident. However, immediately after touchdown, the airplane began to drift laterally, first moving to the right and then correcting to the left. The aircraft ultimately departed the paved surface on the right side of runway 04. It entered a ditch adjacent to the runway and flipped onto its back.
The investigation
A thorough examination of the airframe was conducted to determine if equipment failure contributed to the accident. Inspectors found no evidence of mechanical defects or malfunctions that would have impaired normal operation. The pilot did not report any pre-landing mechanical issues.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and flipping inverted.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 3 May 2001 Cessna 182Q accident near Ball Ground, GA?
A student pilot lost control upon landing, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway and flip inverted in a ditch.
Were there any fatalities in the 3 May 2001 Cessna 182Q accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 May 2001 involved a Cessna 182Q, registration N735LX, operated by Golden Strohmeier, at Ball Ground, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and flipping inverted.
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