AAIB Bulletin No: 4/2003
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Overview
This document is an Air Accident Investigation Bulletin concerning the Cessna 182S Skylane, registration G-ZBLT. It details an incident that occurred on February 9, 2003, during a private flight from Kidlington Airport to Perranporth. The report outlines the circumstances of the landing, including weather conditions, pilot experience, and the resulting damage to the aircraft. The bulletin serves as a safety reference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, highlighting the importance of understanding crosswind limitations and the impact of weather on flight operations.
- The incident occurred on February 9, 2003, during a landing at Perranporth Airport.
- The aircraft was subjected to a crosswind component of 13 knots, gusting to 17 knots.
- The pilot had 170 hours of total flying experience, with 60 hours on the Cessna 182S.
- The aircraft sustained damage to the propeller, nose gear, and wing tip after tipping onto its nose.
- The Cessna 182 Flight Manual indicates a demonstrated crosswind limit of 15 knots.
Document
Source
Originally published by assets.publishing.service.gov.uk. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Other Documents
- Year
- 2003
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 82 KB
- Publisher
- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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Specifications
- Engine model
- Lycoming 10-540-AB1 A5
Performance
- Max crosswind (kt)
- 15
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In this document
Incident Overview
On February 9, 2003, the Cessna 182S Skylane G-ZBLT was involved in an accident during landing at Perranporth Airport. The aircraft encountered a powerful gust of wind while landing, which caused it to veer off the runway and tip onto its nose. Fortunately, both the pilot and passenger were unharmed.
Weather Conditions
The weather during the landing was challenging, with winds from 310° at 20 knots, gusting to 28 knots. This created a crosswind component of 13 knots, gusting to 17 knots, which contributed to the difficulty in landing.
Pilot Information
The pilot, aged 57, held a Private Pilot's License and had a total flying experience of 170 hours, with 60 hours on the Cessna 182S. In the last 90 days, the pilot had flown for 12 hours, and in the last 28 days, for 6 hours.
Aircraft Damage
The incident resulted in damage to the aircraft's propeller, nose landing gear, and wing tip. The aircraft was unable to remain upright after the nosewheel dug into the soft earth.
Crosswind Limitations
According to the Cessna 182 Flight Manual, the maximum allowable crosswind velocity is dependent on pilot capability and airplane limitations. The manual states that operations in direct crosswinds of 15 knots have been demonstrated.
Safety notes
- Pilots should be aware of the impact of wind gusts during landing.
- Understanding crosswind limitations is crucial for safe operations.
Full document text
Cessna 182S Skylane, G-ZBLT AAIB Bulletin No: 4/2003 Ref: EW/G2003/02/05 Category: 1.3 Aircraft Type and Registration: Cessna 182S Skylane, G-ZBLT No & Type of Engines: 1 Lycoming 10-540-AB1 A5 piston engine Year of Manufacture: 2000 Date & Time (UTC): 9 February 2003 at 1416 hrs Location: Perranporth Type of Flight: Private Persons on Board: Crew - 1 Passengers - 1 Injuries: Crew - None Passengers - None Nature of Damage: Propeller, nose leg and wing tip Commander's Licence: Private Pilots Licence Commander's Age: 57 years Commander's Flying Experience: 170 hours (of which 60 were on type) Last 90 days - 12 hours Last 28 days - 6 hours Information Source: Air Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot The aircraft had flown from Kidlington Airport, Oxfordshire to Perranporth, Cornwall and was landing on Runway 27. The wind for the approach was 310°/20 kt gusting to 28 kt giving a crosswind component of 13 kt gusting to 17 kt. The aircraft touched down uneventfully just to the left of the centreline and shortly thereafter the pilot was aware of a powerful gust of wind that pushed (the aircraft) violently to the left causing the main wheel to catch the edge of the runway. The pilot tried to correct to the right but was unable to do so, and the aircraft travelled further on to the grass where the nosewheel dug into the soft earth and the aircraft tipped on to its nose. The pilot and his passenger vacated the aircraft, uninjured, through the normal exits. The Cessna 182 Flight Manual states The maximum allowable crosswind velocity is dependent upon pilot capability as well as airplane limitations. Operation in direct crosswinds of 15 kt has been demonstrated.
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