No fatalities

22 Feb 2019: Cessna 182 C — Livermore, CA

Livermore, CA, United States

On 22 Feb 2019, a Cessna 182 C was involved in an aviation accident near Livermore, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights and taxiway signage. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing with a gusting tailwind from the right, the airplane exited the left side of the runway, collided with lights and signage, and sustained substantial damage to left main landing gear attachment points.

Landing and Runway Excursion

The pilot reported that during landing in a gusting tailwind from the right, the airplane touched down, exited the left side of the runway, and collided with runway lights and taxiway signage. The airplane continued across the adjoining taxiway before coming to a stop.

Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left main landing gear attachment points.

Wind Conditions

The pilot reported that the wind at the time of the landing was from 350° at 12 knots, gusting to 19 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 25R.

Mechanical Status

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operationEffect on equipment