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August 14, 2014 · Cessna 182A A · N2121G

Gustavus, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Gustavus, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 182A A (1958)
Tail Number
N2121G
Operator
Hilwig Kara
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC14CA064

The pilot reported that while on final approach to land she noticed an area of reduced visibility in her approach path, and elected to go-around. On the second approach she came in high, over top of the obscuration, which resulted in a steeper-than-normal approach and long landing. Upon touchdown, she applied the main wheel brakes, but the airplane began to slide along the runways muddy surface. Nearing the end of the runway she initiated a slight left turn, the left main wheel dug into the mud, the left wing impacted brush along the side of the runway, and the airplane nosed down, sustaining substantial damage to the wings. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been avoided if she had gone around prior to touchdown, waited for the area of reduced visibility on the approach end of the runway to dissipate, or anticipated the muddy runway conditions.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's unstable landing approach which resulted in a long landing, and subsequent collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that while on final approach to land she noticed an area of reduced visibility in her approach path, and elected to go-around. On the second approach she came in high, over top of the obscuration, which resulted in a steeper-than-normal approach and long landing. Upon touchdown, she applied the main wheel brakes, but the airplane began to slide along the runways muddy surface. Nearing the end of the runway she initiated a slight left turn, the left main wheel dug into the mud, the left wing impacted brush along the side of the runway, and the airplane nosed down, sustaining substantial damage to the wings. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been avoided if she had gone around prior to touchdown, waited for the area of reduced visibility on the approach end of the runway to dissipate, or anticipated the muddy runway conditions.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportExcursion Inlet (0nm)
RunwaySE
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182A A
Tail NumberN2121G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHilwig Kara
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 55
Altimeter29.98 inHg

Appendix: Source Data