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September 18, 1999 · Cessna 182S · N182MA

Kamiah, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kamiah, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 182S
Tail Number
N182MA
Operator
Brad D Hendren
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA99LA167

The pilot reported that on final approach to the 1,800-foot-long airstrip, his airspeed was 75 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) 'and dropping' (the aircraft information manual specifies a final approach speed of 60 KIAS until the flare for a short-field landing), and that the wind shifted to a 5-knot tailwind on final. The pilot stated he landed long, and that although he had 'little runway left' during the landing flare, he decided not to go around because of rising terrain and obstructions at the end of the runway. During the landing roll, the pilot locked the brakes and the main landing gear tires blew. The pilot was unable to steer or stop the airplane before it veered to the right and ran off the end of the runway, colliding with a fence before coming to rest. The pilot reported that no mechanical malfunction or failure was involved.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach, his inadequate remedial action, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. Factors included a short, confined landing area and a tailwind.

Full Narrative

On September 17, 1999, approximately 1700 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182S, N182MA, was substantially damaged when it overran the runway and collided with a fence at a private airstrip approximately 5 miles northeast of Kamiah, Idaho. The private pilot, who was the airplane's sole occupant, was not injured in the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the 14 CFR 91 personal flight, which originated at Pullman, Washington, about 15 minutes prior to the accident. In written statements to the FAA and NTSB, the pilot reported that his landing approach was made to the east, with 30 degrees (full) flaps and "about 75 knots indicated [airspeed] and dropping" on final. The pilot reported that the wind "had favored [the] downhill end of [the] runway [and] changed while on final"; he estimated the wind during the landing as being from 270 degrees at 5 knots. The pilot stated that he landed long, and that although he had "little runway left" during the landing flare he decided not to go around because of rising terrain and other obstructions at the end of the runway. The pilot stated that during the landing roll, he "must have pani[c]ked" and "locked the brakes to [sic] hard", and that he then "blew both [main landing gear] tires." The pilot was unable to steer or stop the airplane, which veered to the right of centerline and ran off the end of the runway. The airplane collided with a fence before coming to a stop. The pilot indicated on his NTSB accident report that no mechanical malfunction or failure was involved in the accident. The Cessna 182S Information Manual gives final approach speed for a normal landing as 60 to 70 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) with full flaps, and for a short-field landing as 60 KIAS until the flare, with full flaps. Performance data in the Cessna 182S Information Manual indicate the aircraft's landing ground roll to be approximately 870 feet, and total distance to clear a 50-foot obstacle to be approximately 1,910 feet, under the following conditions: short field landing technique as specified in section 4 (Normal Procedures) of the Information Manual; gross weight 2,950 pounds (the aircraft's maximum landing weight); flaps full; power off; maximum braking; paved level dry runway; 5 knots tailwind; speed at 50 feet 60 KIAS; pressure altitude 3,000 feet above sea level; and temperature 30 degrees C. (The pilot reported that the airstrip elevation is approximately 2,900 feet above sea level, and that the temperature at the time of the accident was approximately 80 degrees F [27 degrees C].) The pilot reported that the airstrip is paved and 1,800 feet long with obstructions on both ends. The runway slopes up from west to east at an estimated 4 degrees in its westernmost portion.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 MDT
Nearest AirportHendren Private (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182S
Tail NumberN182MA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrad D Hendren
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AB · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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