No fatalities
12 Oct 2024: CESSNA 182 P — South Charleston, WV
On 12 Oct 2024, a CESSNA 182 P was involved in an aviation accident near South Charleston, WV. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s decision to continue landing after encountering a strong tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to continue landing after encountering a strong tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAbility to respond/compensateDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedResponse/compensation