Accident Details
On 23 May 2014 at 1015 UTC, a Cessna 182T single-engine piston aircraft (registration N2331F, serial number 18281925, year of manufacture 2007) operated by a private pilot experienced an accident at Tiree Airport, Isle of Tiree. The aircraft was returning from a flight originating at Perth Aerodrome. The pilot, aged 60, held a Private Pilot's Licence and had 190 total flying hours, all on type, with 4 hours in the last 90 days and 2 hours in the last 28 days. One passenger was on board.
Sequence of Events
The weather was fine, with a forecast surface wind of 21 kt from 030°. Upon contacting Tiree Air Traffic Control, the pilot received the actual surface wind as 20 kt from 020° and elected to land on Runway 05. The aircraft joined the circuit downwind and flew a normal approach.
During the flare, the aircraft yawed right by approximately 45°. The pilot was unable to correct the swing and decided to execute a go-around. As the aircraft began to gain height, it diverged to the right of the runway centreline. The nose landing gear subsequently struck a boundary fence, which partially detached from its supports. With the fence still attached to the nose landing gear, the aircraft landed on uneven ground beyond the fence line and pitched forward onto its nose.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained damage to the nosewheel, engine, and propeller, as well as to the boundary fence. Minor damage occurred to the cabin area. Neither the pilot nor the passenger was injured.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the investigation source.