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Loss of Control on Snow- and Ice-Contaminated Runway Leads to Nose-Over (N7388N)

Titusville, PA, US

On February 22, 2004, a Cessna 182P (registration N7388N) operated by Anthony Nasralla was involved in an aviation accident near Titusville, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank. 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 pilot lost directional control during landing on a runway with patches of snow and ice, resulting in the airplane veering left, striking a snow bank, and nosing over. No mechanical issues were reported.

Accident Summary

During a landing on a runway contaminated with patches of snow and ice, the pilot lost control of the airplane. The aircraft touched down near the centerline with all three wheels on the runway surface before it began to veer left. Despite applying right rudder, the airplane continued to the left, with the pilot noting it behaved "as [if] on ice even though none was visible."

Pilot Actions

The pilot added power in an attempt to regain directional control, but the left main landing gear subsequently caught a snow bank on the left edge of the runway. The airplane then went over the snow bank and nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Pilot and Environmental Details

The pilot had accumulated 286 hours of total flight time, with 107 hours in the accident make and model. The runway was 4,902 feet long and 75 feet wide. Area winds were from approximately 40 degrees left of the runway heading at 3 knots.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Feb 2004 Cessna 182P accident near Titusville, PA?

A pilot lost directional control during landing on a runway with patches of snow and ice, resulting in the airplane veering left, striking a snow bank, and nosing over. No mechanical issues were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Feb 2004 Cessna 182P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Feb 2004 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N7388N, operated by Anthony Nasralla, at Titusville, PA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040525X00652. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.