N2143R

Substantial
None

CESSNA 182GS/N: 18255343

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 4, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA231
Location
Arcadia, NY
Event ID
20130508X01807
Coordinates
43.127498, -77.046386
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper decision to continue a high approach with a tailwind, rather than perform a go-around, which resulted in an overrun on a wet, down-sloping, grassy runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2143R
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18255343
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
182GC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MARTIN EARL
Address
3236 HOSTER RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SENECA FALLS
State / Zip Code
NY 13148-9594
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was attempting to land on a 2,800-foot long turf runway. He planned a landing to the north due to obstacles along a southerly direction of landing. The pilot added that he approached with an approximate 5-knot tailwind and the wind was not a factor. He further stated that on final approach, the airplane was a little high. During the flare, the airplane floated longer than the pilot expected. At that time, he did not want to perform a go-around due to power lines at the departure end of the runway. The airplane subsequently touched down about halfway down the runway and the pilot thought that he had adequate distance to stop; however, the grass was wet and down-sloping. The airplane traveled off the end of the runway and the pilot veered left in an attempt to avoid power line poles, but the right wing struck a pole and the airplane came to rest upright. The pilot further stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane and he would have performed a go-around sooner, if he knew the grass was wet and down-sloping. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA13CA231