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August 20, 2010 · Cessna 182P · N1289S
Del Rio, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Del Rio, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N1289S
Operator
Mid Valley
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA499
The private pilot was attempting to land his single-engine airplane on a private dirt strip when he got distracted by a cow that was adjacent to and moving toward the runway. Not paying attention to his glide path, the pilot made a lower than normal approach and landed short of the runway by about 5 to 10 feet. The airplane struck some rocks on a rise in the terrain and subsequently flipped over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the nose and vertical tail, and showed wrinkles to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude while making a visual approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway and subsequent collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was attempting to land his single-engine airplane on a private dirt strip when he got distracted by a cow that was adjacent to and moving toward the runway. Not paying attention to his glide path, the pilot made a lower than normal approach and landed short of the runway by about 5 to 10 feet. The airplane struck some rocks on a rise in the terrain and subsequently flipped over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the nose and vertical tail, and showed wrinkles to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportBar C Ranch (0nm)
Runway15
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN1289S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMid Valley
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 69 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0