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April 7, 2015 · Cessna 182F F · N3586Y

Portland, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Portland, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 182F F (1962)
Tail Number
N3586Y
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA034

After completing one landing, the pilot decided that he wanted to practice landing with a tailwind. After departure he maneuvered to perform a circling power-off landing on the opposite end of the runway. During the landing he stated that he touched down fast, about 500 feet from the departure end of the runway, bounced a few times, and then overran the runway. The pilot stated that he attempted to abort the landing after bouncing on the runway, but when he added power abruptly, the engine hesitated briefly, and the airplane impacted terrain. During the runway excursion, the airplane struck a fence and came to rest about 1,600 feet past the end of the runway. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot stated that he observed wind about the time of the accident that were from the south at 10 knots, which would have resulted in a direct tailwind.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to perform a go-around in time to prevent a runway overrun and collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

After completing one landing, the pilot decided that he wanted to practice landing with a tailwind. After departure he maneuvered to perform a circling power-off landing on the opposite end of the runway. During the landing he stated that he touched down fast, about 500 feet from the departure end of the runway, bounced a few times, and then overran the runway. The pilot stated that he attempted to abort the landing after bouncing on the runway, but when he added power abruptly, the engine hesitated briefly, and the airplane impacted terrain. During the runway excursion, the airplane struck a fence and came to rest about 1,600 feet past the end of the runway. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot stated that he observed winds about the time of the accident that were from the South at 10 knots, which would have resulted in a direct tailwind.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPortland Muni (0nm S)
Runway01
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182F F
Tail NumberN3586Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind180° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 57
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data