No fatalities

Pilot Reports Wind Gust Causing Loss of Control During Landing Rollout (N250CS)

Fort Myers, FL, US

On August 17, 2006, a Cessna 182S (registration N250CS) was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Myers, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout during gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway. 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.

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A pilot reported that during landing rollout, a severe wind gust pushed the aircraft left, leading to a wing tip strike with brush and a subsequent hard left turn that resulted in a loss of control.

Incident Details

According to the pilot's account, the landing was initially normal. He touched down on the center of the runway at 65 knots, and the windsock indicated calm winds. After proceeding approximately 400 feet along the runway during the landing rollout, a severe wind gust pushed the aircraft to the left.

Loss of Control

As the pilot applied control inputs to counter the gust, the left wing tip struck some brush. This impact caused the aircraft to enter a hard left turn, which the pilot was unable to regain control of. A second wing tip strike occurred, and the aircraft came to a stop about 200 feet from the location of the first strike.

Mechanical Status

The pilot stated that prior to the accident, there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft or any of its systems.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Aug 2006 Cessna 182S accident near Fort Myers, FL?

A pilot reported that during landing rollout, a severe wind gust pushed the aircraft left, leading to a wing tip strike with brush and a subsequent hard left turn that resulted in a loss of control.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Aug 2006 Cessna 182S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Aug 2006 involved a Cessna 182S, registration N250CS, at Fort Myers, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout during gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060919X01363. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.