No fatalities

Airplane Noses Over After Runway Excursion During Crosswind Landing

Sebring, FL, United States

On June 17, 2018, a CESSNA 182T T operated by PMC CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC was involved in an aviation accident near Sebring, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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After landing in crosswind conditions, the airplane veered right, exited the runway, and nosed over onto sandy grass, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.

Accident Details

The pilot reported that, after landing in crosswind conditions, the airplane veered to the right, departed the runway surface, and nosed over. The airplane came to rest inverted on sandy grass adjacent to the runway. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and the empennage.

Pilot's Report

During a telephone conversation, the pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Weather Information

The automated weather observation system at the accident airport reported that, about six minutes prior to the accident, the wind was from 080 degrees at 6 knots. The pilot landed on runway 1 and reported that the wind speed was 21 knots.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation