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September 21, 2003 · Cessna 182B · N7225E

Spencerport, NY

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 2003
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Spencerport, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 182B
Tail Number
N7225E
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC03CA202

While on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, the pilot observed several "four-wheelers" on the approach end of the runway. He planned to land beyond the vehicles, and flew a "little higher than necessary" during the approach. He touched down more than half-way down the 2,450-foot long, 90-foot wide, turf runway. Immediately after touchdown, the pilot applied the brakes, and maneuvered the airplane off the right side of the runway, impacting an embankment. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.

Full Narrative

On September 21, 2003, at 1511 eastern daylight time, N7225E, a Cessna 182B, was substantially damaged during landing at the Manitou Field Airport (91NY), Spencerport, New York. The certificated private pilot received minor injuries and the passenger received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight which originated at the Sackett Farms Airstrip (2NY4), Byron, New York. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that as he was on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, he observed several "four-wheelers" on the approach end of the runway. He planned to land beyond the vehicles, and flew a "little higher than necessary" during the approach. Immediately after touchdown, the pilot applied the brakes; however, he stated he was too close to the end of the runway to perform a go-around, and steered the airplane off the right side of the runway, impacting an embankment. The pilot reported 1,394 hours of total flight experience, all of which were in make and model. The pilot also reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the airplane touched down more than half-way down the 2,450-foot long, 90-foot wide, turf runway. Weather reported at the Rochester International Airport, Rochester, New York, 6 miles to the southeast, at 1454, included calm winds, and 10 miles visibility.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:11 EDT
Nearest AirportManitou Field Airport (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length2450 ft
Runway Width90 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182B
Tail NumberN7225E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 48
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data