On July 2, 2002, a Cessna 182M (registration N71785) operated by Maurice H. Hilliard Jr. was involved in an aviation accident near Brunswick, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a runway sign. A factor was the pilot's inadvertent application of the right brake. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing roll, the pilot mistakenly applied the right brake while attempting rudder input, causing the airplane to veer right, leave the runway, and hit a marker. Post-accident inspection found damage to the stabilizers and empennage. No mechanical issues were reported.
Accident Details
A pilot experienced a loss of directional control during the landing roll after inadvertently applying the right brake instead of the right rudder. The pilot had intended to use rudder input to correct for wind conditions, but the mistaken brake application caused the airplane to veer sharply to the right.
Sequence of Events
The airplane departed the runway surface and struck a runway marker before the pilot regained directional control. The pilot reported that no mechanical defect or malfunction existed prior to the collision.
Post-Accident Examination
Examination of the wreckage revealed specific damage: the right horizontal stabilizer was damaged, the empennage displayed wrinkling from the rear window aft to the tail, and the airframe was buckled under the left horizontal stabilizer.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 2 Jul 2002 Cessna 182M accident near Brunswick, GA?
During landing roll, the pilot mistakenly applied the right brake while attempting rudder input, causing the airplane to veer right, leave the runway, and hit a marker. Post-accident inspection found damage to the stabilizers and empennage. No mechanical issues were reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jul 2002 Cessna 182M accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Jul 2002 involved a Cessna 182M, registration N71785, operated by Maurice H. Hilliard Jr., at Brunswick, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a runway sign. A factor was the pilot's inadvertent application of the right brake.
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