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October 8, 2008 · Cessna 182P · N21544
Mount Vernon, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mount Vernon, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N21544
Operator
Brent Kitchen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN09CA004
The private pilot was landing on runway 27 at a private grass airstrip. The sun was setting approximately 10 degrees left of the runway alignment. The pilot landed short of the runway and the airplane struck terrain approximately 12 inches below the runway surface. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop on the runway. After the pilot egressed the airplane it caught fire and was destroyed. The pilot was not injured.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot failed to maintain a proper landing aim point. Contributing to the accident were the setting sun and the uneven terrain approaching the runway.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was landing on runway 27 at a private grass airstrip. The sun was setting approximately 10 degrees left of the runway alignment. The pilot landed short of the runway and the airplane struck terrain approximately 12 inches below the runway surface. The landing gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop on the runway. After the pilot egressed the airplane it caught fire and was destroyed. The pilot was not injured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip Mt Vernon (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length1300 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN21544
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorBrent Kitchen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Weather SourcePILO