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August 22, 2024 · Cessna 182 P · N7529N

Shelter Island, NY

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 22, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Shelter Island, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 182 P (1974)
Tail Number
N7529N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA368

The pilot reported that he overflew the airport to observe the wind direction before beginning a final approach. During the landing on the 1,700-ft-long turf runway, the airplane floated and landed about 566 ft down the runway. He applied the brakes but was unable to stop. The airplane exited the runway, traversed across a road and impacted a swale before coming to rest in a grassy area about 175 ft from the departure end of the runway. The airplane’s fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He further stated that a better understanding of short field operations could have prevented the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he overflew the airport to observe the wind direction before beginning a final approach. During the landing on the 1,700-ft-long turf runway, the airplane floated and landed about 566 ft down the runway. He applied the brakes but was unable to stop. The airplane exited the runway, traversed across a road and impacted a swale before coming to rest in a grassy area about 175 ft from the departure end of the runway. The airplane’s fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He further stated that a better understanding of short field operations could have prevented the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 EDT
Nearest AirportKlenawicus Airfield (1nm NNE)
Runway02
Runway Length1700 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182 P
Tail NumberN7529N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTcm · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 78 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind8 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 F
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time12:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data