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May 4, 2013 · Cessna 182G · N2143R

Arcadia, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Arcadia, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 182G
Tail Number
N2143R
Operator
Earl Martin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA231

The pilot reported that he was attempting to land on a 2,800-foot-long turf runway. He planned on landing to the north due to obstacles along the southerly direction of landing. The pilot added that he approached with about a 5-knot tailwind but the wind was not a factor. He further stated that on final approach, the airplane was a little high. During the flare, the airplane floated longer than the pilot expected. At that time, he did not want to perform a go-around due to power lines at the departure end of the runway. The airplane subsequently touched down about halfway down the runway, and the pilot thought that he had adequate distance to stop; however, the grass was wet and the runway had a downslope. The airplane traveled off the end of the runway, and the pilot veered left in an attempt to avoid power line poles, but the right wing struck a pole, sustaining substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. He added that he would have performed a go-around if he knew the grass was wet and the runway had a downslope.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper decision to continue a high approach with a tailwind, rather than perform a go-around, which resulted in an overrun on a wet, down-sloping, grassy runway.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he was attempting to land on a 2,800-foot long turf runway. He planned a landing to the north due to obstacles along a southerly direction of landing. The pilot added that he approached with an approximate 5-knot tailwind and the wind was not a factor. He further stated that on final approach, the airplane was a little high. During the flare, the airplane floated longer than the pilot expected. At that time, he did not want to perform a go-around due to power lines at the departure end of the runway. The airplane subsequently touched down about halfway down the runway and the pilot thought that he had adequate distance to stop; however, the grass was wet and down-sloping. The airplane traveled off the end of the runway and the pilot veered left in an attempt to avoid power line poles, but the right wing struck a pole and the airplane came to rest upright. The pilot further stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane and he would have performed a go-around sooner, if he knew the grass was wet and down-sloping. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Strip (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182G
Tail NumberN2143R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEarl Martin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 36 C
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time11:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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