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September 25, 2005 · Cessna 182 · N5203N

Southampton, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Southampton, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N5203N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC05CA147

The airplane was landing on a 2,000-foot-long, 80-foot-wide, turf runway. The pilot reported that the airplane touched down approximately 500 feet beyond the approach end of the runway, left of runway centerline. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane began to veer left, and the pilot attempted to correct with full right pedal deflection and full right braking; however, the airplane continued left. The airplane subsequently traveled into a cornfield, rolled right, and impacted the ground.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.

Full Narrative

On September 25, 2005, about 1500 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182Q, N5203N, was substantially damaged while landing at a private airstrip near Southampton, New York. The certificated private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that departed Laurence G Hanscom Airport (BED), Bedford, Massachusetts. No flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane was landing on runway 27; a 2,000-foot-long, 80-foot-wide, turf runway. The pilot reported that the airplane touched down approximately 500 feet beyond the approach end of the runway, left of runway centerline. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane began to veer left, and the pilot attempted to correct with full right pedal deflection and full right braking; however, the airplane continued left. The airplane subsequently traveled into a cornfield, rolled right, and impacted the ground. The reported wind at an airport approximately 10 miles west of the accident site, at 1453, was from 200 degrees at 12 knots. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN5203N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 55
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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