Casualties unknown

Airplane Veers Off Runway and Noses Over During Touch-and-Go Landing (N6205N)

Camarillo, CA, US

On May 6, 2005, a Cessna 182R (registration N6205N) operated by Channel Islands Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Camarillo, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. A contributing factor was the wet dirt at the runway edge. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a touch-and-go landing, an airplane veered left off the runway and nosed over onto its back. The pilot reported no mechanical failures and stated he applied full right rudder.

Incident Details

The incident took place while the pilot was executing touch-and-go landings. Following the completion of his second touch-and-go landing, the pilot added power to commence the takeoff. During this phase, the airplane veered to the left side of the runway. The pilot lost control of the aircraft, and it continued off the left side of the runway onto an area of wet dirt. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over onto its back.

Pilot Observations

In a statement to the Safety Board investigator, the pilot noted that he "applied all the right rudder possible" as the airplane veered left. He also stated that he "stayed with the power too long." Furthermore, the pilot confirmed that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane or its engine during the flight.

Outcome

The aircraft came to rest inverted on the wet dirt adjacent to the runway. The source does not provide information on injuries or the extent of damage.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050601X00705. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.