N739AZ

Substantial
None

Cessna TR182S/N: R18200980

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
NTSB Number
MIA08CA143
Location
Factoryville, PA
Event ID
20080904X01373
Coordinates
41.589443, -75.756111
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were sun glare and excessive airspeed.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N739AZ
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
R18200980
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
TR182C82T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ALPHA ZULU LLC
Address
905 CAPOUSE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
SCRANTON
State / Zip Code
PA 18509-2933
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of a Cessna TR182 stated that he became momentarily distracted by the sun while on final approach, which resulted in a fast approach. After landing he realized he was unable to stop on the runway, and applied power to go-around, but was too late. While on the ground, the airplane traveled off the departure end of the runway, down a hill, and came to rest in a cornfield. The pilot did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA08CA143