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May 17, 2002 · Cessna 182Q · N9031U

San Diego, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Diego, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N9031U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX02LA165

The plane overran the runway after making a full-stop landing. The pilot was intending to do touch-and-go landings, but decided to make his landing a full-stop due to the glare from the sun. After he touched down, the glare from the sun was so intense he had to move up in the seat, slipping his feet off the rudder pedals. He couldn't stop the airplane and ran off the end of the runway into a light pole.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to apply continuous brake pressure. Sun glare is a contributing factor.

Full Narrative

On May 16, 2002, at 1824 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182Q, N9031U, overran the runway after landing at Montgomery Field, San Diego, California. Blue Sky Aero Club, Inc., was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The personal local flight departed Montgomery about 1800. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot stated that he was intending to do touch-and-go landings, but decided to make his landing a full-stop due to the glare from the sun. After he touched down, the glare from the sun was so intense he had to move up in the seat, slipping his feet off the rudder pedals. He couldn't stop the airplane and ran off the end of the runway into a light pole, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:24 PDT
Nearest AirportMontgomery Field (0nm)
Runway280
Runway Length4577 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN9031U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 52
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time01:24
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data