On November 12, 2005, a Cessna 182 (registration N5715B) was involved in an aviation accident near Broomfield, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in nose gear collapse. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported that after a soft touchdown, nose wheel shimmy occurred during the landing roll. As speed decreased, the aircraft nosed over, separating the nose gear and causing substantial damage.
What happened
The pilot reported that the airplane touched down softly and remained on the centerline during the initial phase of the landing roll. While applying brakes to slow the aircraft, the nose wheel began to shimmy violently. To alleviate the stress on the front landing gear, the pilot applied backpressure to the control column. As the airspeed decayed to approximately 20 to 25 mph, the nose of the airplane pitched down onto the runway surface.
The investigation
A post-accident examination of the aircraft systems was conducted to determine if mechanical failure contributed to the event. The inspection revealed no anomalies within the airplane's systems that would explain the occurrence.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in nose gear collapse.
What happened in the 12 Nov 2005 Cessna 182 accident near Broomfield, CO?
A pilot reported that after a soft touchdown, nose wheel shimmy occurred during the landing roll. As speed decreased, the aircraft nosed over, separating the nose gear and causing substantial damage.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Nov 2005 involved a Cessna 182, registration N5715B, at Broomfield, CO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in nose gear collapse.
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