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September 5, 2019 · Cessna 182 J · N2408Q
Charleston, WV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Charleston, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 182 J (1966)
Tail Number
N2408Q
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA525
The pilot reported that, while performing landings for night currency, he misjudged the approach, and the airplane landed short of the runway and then impacted the engineered materials arrestor system, which was about 370 ft lower than the approach end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Archived NOTAMs for the date of the accident reported that the runway's visual approach slope indicator and end lighting were out of service.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper approach path at night and his misjudgment of the landing point, which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with the runway's engineered materials arrestor system.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while performing landings for night currency, he misjudged the approach and the airplane landed short on the engineered materials arrestor system prior to the runway threshold. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The approach end of the runway is near the edge of a plateau upon which the airport sits with rising terrain leading up to the approach end of the runway. The terrain prior to the runway is about 370 ft lower than the approach end of the runway. Archived Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for the date of the accident stated that: RWY 05 VASI OUT OF SERVICE RUNWAY 05 RWY END ID LGT OUT OF SERVICE
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:30 EDT
Nearest AirportYEAGER (1nm SW)
Runway05
Runway Length6715 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182 J
Tail NumberN2408Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Basc · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind10° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time03:23
Weather SourceWFAC