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July 2, 2016 · Cessna 182 L · N42469

Hungry Horse, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Hungry Horse, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 182 L (1968)
Tail Number
N42469
Operator
Windjox
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA353

The pilot reported that he had landed at the accident airstrip previously in September of 2015 with no difficulty. He further reported that the airstrip had about 3000 feet of runway but about 400 feet was unusable for landing due to its roughness. The pilot reported that on his first landing attempt the approach speed was too fast and he elected to go-around. He estimated his approach speed during the accident landing about 80 miles per hour. The pilot further reported that the airplane touched down about 500 feet down the runway; he applied the brakes but was unable to stop prior to the end of the runway. The airplane overran the runway and impacted trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. After the pilot and passenger egressed from the wreckage the pilot observed that the grass runway was wet from the morning dew, and the grass was about 7 inches tall.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable wet terrain, and his failure to stop prior to the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with tree(s).

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he had landed at the accident airstrip previously in September of 2015 with no difficulty. He further reported that the airstrip had about 3000 feet of runway but about 400 feet was unusable for landing due to its roughness. The pilot reported that on his first landing attempt the approach speed was too fast and he elected to go-around. He estimated his approach speed during the accident landing about 80 miles per hour. The pilot further reported that the airplane touched down about 500 feet down the runway; he applied the brakes but was unable to stop prior to the end of the runway. The airplane overran the runway and impacted trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. After the pilot and passenger egressed from the wreckage the pilot observed that the grass runway was wet from the morning dew, and the grass was about 7 inches tall.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:15 MDT
Nearest AirportSchafer /Usfs/ (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182 L
Tail NumberN42469
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWindjox
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470-R74B · Reciprocating · 240
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · Minor
Crew 2None
Crew 3None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 52
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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