Aircraft excursion and nose-over during touch-and-go landings

Casualties unknown • Camarillo, CA, US

An aircraft veered off the runway and nosed over onto its back while performing a series of touch-and-go landings.

What happened

During a series of touch-and-go landings, an aircraft veered off the left side of the runway and experienced a nose-over. Following the initial excursion, the pilot attempted a second touch-and-go landing. Upon applying power for the subsequent takeoff, the aircraft again veered to the left side of the runway, resulting in a loss of control.

The aircraft continued off the left side of the runway into wet dirt, where it eventually nosed over onto its back. The pilot was not injured during the event.

The investigation

During the investigation, the pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions involving the engine or the airplane during the flight. The pilot noted that during the excursion off the runway, he applied all available right rudder but also stated that he stayed with the power too long.

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to maintain power for too long during the takeoff phase of a touch-and-go landing, leading to a loss of directional control and an excursion into wet soil.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-05-06 Cessna 182R accident near Camarillo, CA?

An aircraft veered off the runway and nosed over onto its back while performing a series of touch-and-go landings.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-05-06 involved a Cessna 182R, registration N6205N, operated by Channel Islands Aviation, at Camarillo, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's decision to maintain power for too long during the takeoff phase of a touch-and-go landing, leading to a loss of directional control and an excursion into wet soil.

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.

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