No fatalities

Airplane Noses Over After Runway Excursion During Landing

Carson City, NV, United States

On December 22, 2013, a CESSNA A185F F operated by NYE WILLIAM J was involved in an aviation accident near Carson City, NV. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over. 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 veering right after touchdown, leading to a runway excursion and nose-over. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder.

Event Details

After an approximate one-hour flight, the pilot returned to the departure airport, where the airplane was based. He configured the airplane for a three-point landing and touched down about 300 feet after the runway threshold. Upon touchdown, the airplane immediately began to veer to the right. The airplane continued off the runway surface and nosed over, coming to rest inverted.

Damage

During the accident sequence, the vertical stabilizer and rudder were substantially damaged.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Dec 2013 CESSNA A185F F accident near Carson City, NV?

A pilot reported veering right after touchdown, leading to a runway excursion and nose-over. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Dec 2013 CESSNA A185F F accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Dec 2013 involved a CESSNA A185F F, operated by NYE WILLIAM J, at Carson City, NV.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over.