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September 20, 2007 · Cessna 182Q · N97996
Glenwood Spring, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 20, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Glenwood Spring, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N97996
Operator
Terry E Harland
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN07CA162
The private pilot was landing the airplane on runway 32 (3,305 feet by 50 feet, dry, asphalt). As the airplane crossed over the runway threshold, the pilot heard a warning for wind shear over the UNICOM. The pilot reported the "wind changed to a tailwind which caused us to float down the runway and [the pilot] had difficulty getting the airplane down." The airplane departed the end of the runway and impacted terrain. During the excursion, the nose landing gear separated from the airframe, and the airplane came to rest upright. Winds at the time of the accident were reported as variable and gusty.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to go around when it became apparent that he could not land and stop the airplane on the remaining runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the gusts.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the airplane on runway 32 (3,305 feet by 50 feet, dry, asphalt). As the airplane crossed over the runway threshold, the pilot heard a warning for wind shear over the UNICOM. The pilot reported the "wind changed to a tailwind which caused us to float down the runway and [the pilot] had difficulty getting the airplane down." The airplane departed the end of the runway and impacted terrain. During the excursion, the nose landing gear separated from the airframe, and the airplane came to rest upright. Winds at the time of the accident were reported as variable and gusty. An examination of the airplane revealed the firewall was bent. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the two passengers were not injured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 MDT
Nearest AirportGlenwood Springs Muni (0nm)
Runway32
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN97996
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTerry E Harland
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · O-470 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0