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September 22, 2003 · Cessna 182P · N74LW

Versailles, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 2003
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Versailles, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N74LW
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA316

The airplane received substantial damage when it nosed over during an overrun landing. The pilot reported his approach was higher than normal due to trees at the end of runway 7 (2,805 feet by 39 feet) and his airspeed was too fast. He stated the runway was wet and the airplane skidded when he applied brakes after touching down. He released the brakes to straighten the airplane heading, then he reapplied the brakes. He reported the airplane traveled off the end of the runway into the wet grass. The airplane continued across an airport service road and into a ditch. The nose gear collapsed upon contacting the ditch and the airplane nosed over. The Airport Facility Directory notes trees as an obstruction for runway 7 at 3VS. The website AirNav.com states there are 23 foot tall trees 225 feet from the approach end of runway 7, and 40 feet right of the runway centerline. It also states 1 to 18 foot tall brush and trees are present 100 to 200 feet from the approach end of the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot touched down with excessive airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, the wet runway, the wet grass that the airplane traveled onto, and the ditch which the airplane contacted.

Full Narrative

On September 22, 2003, at 1100 central daylight time, a Cessna 182P, N74LW, nosed over following an overrun while landing on runway 7 (2,805 feet by 39 feet, wet asphalt) at the Roy Otten Memorial Airfield (3VS), Versailles, Missouri. The private pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated from the East Kansas City Airport, Grain Valley, Missouri, at 1030. The pilot reported that his approach was higher than normal because of trees at the end of the runway and the airspeed was too fast. He stated the runway was wet and the airplane skidded when he applied brakes after touching down. He released the brakes to straighten the airplane's heading, then he reapplied the brakes. He reported the airplane traveled off the end of the runway into the wet grass which "did not present much braking action." The airplane continued across an airport service road and into a ditch. The nose gear collapsed upon contacting the ditch and the airplane nosed over. The Airport Facility Directory notes trees as an obstruction for runway 7 at 3VS. The website AirNav.com states there are 23 foot tall trees 225 feet from the approach end of runway 7, and 40 feet right of the runway centerline. It also states 1 to 18 foot tall brush and trees are present 100 to 200 feet from the approach end of the runway. The winds reported at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF), 40 statue miles northeast of 3SV, at 1053, were form 280 degrees at 8 knots. The winds reported at the Sedalia Memorial Airport (DMO), 25 statue miles northwest of 3SV, at 1053, were from 270 degrees at 5 knots. The pilot reported the local winds were light and variable out of the north.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportRoy Otten Memorial Airfield (0nm)
Runway7
Runway Length2805 ft
Runway Width39 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN74LW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470R · Reciprocating · 220
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 63 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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