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June 25, 2006 · Cessna 182K · N2476Q

Center Island, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Center Island, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 182K
Tail Number
N2476Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA06CA127

The pilot reported that he "encountered some updraft on short final and wind shear below tree level approaching [the] touchdown end of airstrip." He reported that the airplane touched down approximately 1/3 of the way down the grass/gravel runway and that he experienced "poor" braking and traction. The pilot reported that the airplane continued to slow; however, eventually overran the end of the runway. After exiting the runway, the airplane encountered rough uneven terrain and nosed over.

NTSB Probable Cause

Distance/speed misjudged by the pilot during landing. Rough uneven terrain was a factor.

Full Narrative

On June 25, 2006, approximately 1425 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182K, N2476Q, sustained substantial damage following a runway overrun and subsequent nose over at the Center Island Airport, Center Island, Washington. The private pilot, the owner and operator of the airplane, and the one passenger aboard were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane departed from Roche Harbor, Washington, approximately 7 minutes prior to the accident. No flight plan was filed for the flight. The pilot's intended destination was Center Island. In a written statement dated June 26, 2006, the pilot reported that he "encountered some updraft on short final and wind shear below tree level approaching [the] touchdown end of airstrip." He reported that the airplane touched down approximately 1/3 of the way down the grass/gravel runway and that he experienced "poor" braking and traction. The pilot reported that the airplane continued to slow, however eventually overran the end of the runway. After exiting the runway, the airplane encountered rough uneven terrain and nosed over.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:25 PDT
Nearest AirportCenter Island (0nm)
Runway17
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182K
Tail NumberN2476Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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