During landing in crosswind conditions, the pilot attempted to correct for crosswind with rudder and aileron inputs. While “continued correcting for crosswind and gusts,” the pilot applied full throttle to execute a go-around. The airplane “settled on the east of the runway and went into the grass.” An examination of the airplane showed that the wings were buckled, and the left main and nose landing gears were separated. An examination of the airplanes systems showed no anomalies.
April 12, 2008, Amarillo, Texas, Cessna 182N
During landing in crosswind conditions, the pilot attempted to correct for crosswind with rudder and aileron inputs. While "continued correcting for crosswind and gusts," the pilot applied full throttle to execute a go-around. The airplane "settled on the east of the runway and went into the grass." An examination of the airplane showed that the wings were buckled, and the left main and nose landing gears were separated. An examination of the airplanes systems showed no anomalies.
Key Takeaways:
- During a crosswind landing attempt, the pilot lost control and exited the runway into the grass despite initiating a go-around.
- The airplane sustained substantial damage, including buckled wings and separated landing gear.
- An examination of the airplane's systems found no anomalies, suggesting pilot input or environmental factors were primary contributors to the incident.
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