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June 1, 2002 · Cessna 182Q · N97996

Rutland, VT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rutland, VT
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N97996
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD02LA055

The winds were reported as being from the west, about 20 knots. The pilot elected to land on runway 01 instead of runway 31 because it was longer. She aborted the first landing attempt because she was too high. On the second landing attempt, the airplane floated down the runway, and the pilot had difficulty getting it on the ground. Once on the ground, she did not have sufficient runway remaining to abort the landing successfully. She pumped the brakes as hard as she could, but could not stop the airplane from going off the end of the 5,000-foot-long, 100-foot- wide asphalt runway. The airplane traveled down a steep embankment, and flipped over.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the crosswind

Full Narrative

On June 1, 2002, at 1300 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182Q, N97996, was substantially damaged during a landing at Rutland State Airport (RUT), Rutland, Vermont. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that originated at Burlington International Airport (BTV), Burlington, Vermont, at 1200. No flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In a written statement, the pilot reported that she was originally headed for North Hampton, Massachusetts. While en route, she encountered moderate turbulence and haze, and elected to land at Rutland Airport. As she approached Rutland, she obtained wind information on three different occasions. Winds at the airport were reported as being from 270 to 280 degrees, about 20 knots. The pilot elected to land on runway 01 instead of runway 31 because it was longer, and there were no trees on the end. She aborted the first landing attempt, because she was too high. On the second landing attempt, the pilot made a crosswind landing. Once on the ground, she began pumping the brakes, but couldn't stop the airplane from going off the end of the runway. The airplane traveled down a steep embankment and flipped over. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector interviewed the pilot over the telephone. According to the inspector, the pilot said that she floated down the runway, and had difficulty getting the airplane on the ground. Once on the ground, she did not have enough distance to abort the landing safely. An FAA inspector performed an examination of the airplane on June 3, 2002. According to the inspector, the airplane sustained damage to both wings, the firewall was wrinkled, both wing struts were bent, and both propeller blades were damaged. The pilot reported a total of 165 flight hours, of which, 47 hours were in make and model. The pilot also reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies. Runway 01 was a 5,000-foot-long by 100-foot-wide asphalt runway. Weather at Rutland Airport, at 1315, included winds from 260 degrees at 10 knots gusting to 23 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, and scattered clouds at 8,000 feet.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportRutland State Airport (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN97996
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 10 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.47 inHg
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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