ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 215450
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| Date: | Sunday 29 April 2018 |
| Time: | 14:10 |
| Type: |  Cessna 182P Skylane |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7553N |
| MSN: | 18263243 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1974 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6011 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470-R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Page, AZ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Page, AZ (PGA) |
| Marana, AZ (AVQ) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, during takeoff, the airplane experienced a “loss of lift.” He added that he rejected the takeoff, and while landing back on the runway, the airplane bounced and veered left. The airplane exited the runway and came to rest in a shallow ditch.
The pilot reported that the maximum gross weight of the airplane was 3,100 pounds and that the weight at the time of the accident was 3,055 pounds.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 17 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 250° at 10 knots, gusting to 19 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, cloud condition clear, temperature 26°C (79°F), dew point -16°C (3°F), altimeter setting 29.71 inches of mercury. The airplane was departing runway 15. The estimated density altitude was 6,816 ft.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff in gusting quarting tailwind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 16-Sep-2018 19:09 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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