Summary
On May 30, 2010, a Cessna 182D (N9985T) was involved in an incident near Chateaugay, NY. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's misjudgedment of his speed and distance during landing, which resulted in an overrun.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA10CA295. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9985T.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's misjudgedment of his speed and distance during landing, which resulted in an overrun.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA295