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October 14, 2004 · Cessna 182RG · N6071C

Placerville, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 2004
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Placerville, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182RG
Tail Number
N6071C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX05CA006

The airplane ran off the departure end of the runway during the landing roll, encountered soft soil, and nosed over. On landing, the airplane floated most of the length of the runway before it finally touched down and then the pilot applied brakes. While the pilot applied a substantial amount of brake pressure, the airplane skidded to the end of the runway, into soft dirt, over an embankment, and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's misjudged distance and speed, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway surface and nosing over after encountering soft terrain.

Full Narrative

On October 14, 2004, about 1330 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182RG, N6071C, ran off the end of the runway during the landing roll at the Placerville Airport, Placerville, California. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The personal cross-country flight originated from the Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, California about 1130 with a planned destination of Placerville. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan had not been filed. In a written statement, the pilot reported that while entering the vicinity of the airport, he noted several aircraft were in the pattern. The pilot continued onto final approach, and as the airplane passed over the runway threshold, it floated. Upon touch down, the airplane had traveled most of the length of the runway and the pilot applied brakes. While applying a substantial amount of brake pressure, the airplane skidded to the end of the runway and into soft dirt. The airplane continued on the dirt and went over an embankment, coming to rest inverted. During a telephone conversation with a Safety Board investigator, the pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. During the accident the airplane incurred damage to the wings, fuselage, propeller, and engine.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PDT
Nearest AirportPlacerville Airport (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182RG
Tail NumberN6071C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 230

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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