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April 13, 2002 · Cessna 182A · N4090D

Conway, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 2002
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 4 uninjured
Location
Conway, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N4090D
Operator
Rex Poe
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW02LA121

The pilot landed long beyond his intended touchdown point. He delayed his decision to initiate a go-around. The airplane struck trees at the end of the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to land the airplane at a proper touchdown point on the runway and his delayed decision to initiate a go-around over high obstacles.

Full Narrative

On April 13, 2002, approximately 1530 central daylight time, a Cessna 182A airplane, N4090D, registered to and operated by a private individual was substantially damaged when it collided with trees and the ground during a VFR go-around at a private grass airstrip located near Conway, Arkansas. The private pilot sustained serious injuries and his 4 passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 air drop flight. The flight originated at 1545 from the private airstrip. According to information provided in the enclosed NTSB Pilot/Operator Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the pilot landed long beyond his intended touchdown point. The pilot delayed his decision to initiate a go-around. The airplane struck trees at the end of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPoe'S Airport (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN4090D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRex Poe
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-RCL · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 4 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total5
Crew 1Second Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:20
Weather SourceWFAC

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