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February 21, 2009 · Cessna 182S · N139RA
Westminster, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 21, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Westminster, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 182S
Tail Number
N139RA
Operator
Richard Whitney
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA172
The pilot stated that he failed to abort the landing early in the landing sequence for Runway 32, an 1,840-foot-long, 30-foot-wide asphalt runway, and that the airplane landed long, overran the runway, and then nosed-over. Photographs revealed 330 feet of skid marks on the pavement that began prior to the departure end of the runway and continued approximately 75 feet through the grass and down a shallow ravine to the overturned airplane. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the engine compartment, both wings, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no preimpact malfunctions or mechanical failures with the airplane. Winds about the time of the accident, at a location 17 nautical miles to the east, were from 200 degrees at 6 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Aircraft capability-Braking capability-Capability exceeded - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Cessna 182S stated that he failed to abort the landing early in the landing sequence for runway 32, and that the airplane landed long, overran the runway, and then nosed-over. Photographs revealed 330 feet of skid marks on the pavement that began prior to the departure end of the runway and continued approximately 75 feet through the grass and down a shallow ravine to the overturned airplane. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the engine compartment, both wings, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact malfunctions or mechanical failures with the airplane. Runway 32 was 1,840 feet long, 30 feet wide, and asphalt surfaced. Winds about the time of the accident, 17 nautical miles to the east, were 200 degrees at 6 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EST
Nearest AirportClearview Airpark (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length1840 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182S
Tail NumberN139RA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard Whitney
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 9 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC