N759XV

On November 10, 1995, about 1650 eastern standard time, a Cessna 182Q, N759XV, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, ran off the end of the runway on landing at Snellville, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the private pilot reported minor injuries. The flight originated from Greenville, South Carolina, about 1 hour 5 minutes before the accident.

The pilot stated he entered downwind leg for an approach to runway 26. Upon turning final approach, the glare of the setting sun made forward visibility difficult. He made the approach with a little extra altitude to clear trees on the approach end of the runway. The airplane touched down long and fast on the wet runway. Brakes were applied but were not effective. The airplane slid down an embankment off the end of the runway, and nosed over.