Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ERA10CA295

Chateaugay, NY, USA

Aircraft #1

N9985T

CESSNA 182D

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

According to the pilot, during landing on the 1,800-foot-long private grass strip, the airplane "had too much speed" at touchdown, and overran the departure end of the runway. The airplane impacted a stone wall, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's misjudgedment of his speed and distance during landing, which resulted in an overrun.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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