ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 359230
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| Date: | Friday 17 March 1995 |
| Time: | 16:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 182 |
| Owner/operator: | Zeller Aircraft Corp |
| Registration: | N1815X |
| MSN: | 182250915 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4047 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL O-470-R15 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Nashville, TN -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KJWE) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE ATTEMPTING A TAKEOFF, THE PILOT'S FLIGHT CONTROL INPUTS RESULTED IN A SERIES OF PORPOISES AFTER THE AIRPLANE HAD CLIMBED ABOUT EIGHT FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, DURING THE FORTH OSCILLATION THE NOSE WHEEL AND PROPELLER ASSEMBLIES STRUCK THE PAVED RUNWAY SURFACE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY COLLAPSED THE NOSE GEAR. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT FAILED TO DISCLOSE A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR COMPONENT FAILURE.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS DURING TAKEOFF WHICH RESULTED IN THE INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL95LA064
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Mar-2024 08:22 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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