No fatalities

2 Aug 2012: CESSNA 182 — Joseph, OR

Joseph, OR, United States

On 2 Aug 2012, a CESSNA 182 was involved in an aviation accident near Joseph, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported gusting crosswinds during landing; after braking on rollout, the tailwheel-converted airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall, wings, ailerons, flaps, and vertical stabilizer.

Accident Overview

A pilot reported that during the landing sequence, gusting crosswinds were encountered. While attempting to maintain directional control on the rollout, the pilot applied the brakes, causing the airplane to nose over. The aircraft had a tailwheel conversion.

Damage

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the firewall, both wings including the ailerons and flaps, and the vertical stabilizer.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, the wind was reported from 280 degrees at 6 knots, gusting to 10 knots.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal flight.

Contributing factors

Causes

Incorrect use/operationPilot

Other contributing factors

Response/compensation