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August 14, 2010 · Cessna 182P · N20872

Compton, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Compton, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N20872
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA402

The pilot stated that the airplane was too high while on the landing approach. The airplane touched down further down the runway than he had planned. He was not able to stop the airplane prior to it hitting the cinder block wall at the end of the runway. He reported that the wind was light and variable. The pilot further stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The length of the accident runway is 3,322 feet. A Safety Board investigator observed skid marks that started at 567 feet from the wall and that changed to continuous skid marks 351 feet from the wall.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a wall.

Full Narrative

The pilot said he was too high on his landing approach, the airplane touched down further down the runway than he had planned, and he was not able to stop the airplane prior to it hitting the cinder block wall at the end of the runway. He reported that the winds were light and variable. The pilot further stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The length of the accident runway is 3,322 feet. The NTSB investigator-in-charge observed skid marks that started at 189 yards from the wall and that changed to continuous skid marks 117 yards from the wall.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:55 PDT
Nearest AirportCompton/Woodley Airport (0nm)
Runway25L
Runway Length3332 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN20872
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 57
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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