CESSNA 182S

Montauck, NY — April 3, 2010

Event Information

DateApril 3, 2010
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA10CA209
Event ID20100405X41055
LocationMontauck, NY
CountryUSA
Coordinates41.07639, -71.92083
AirportMontauk Airport
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model182S
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s excessive airspeed on final approach and his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, fog approached the airport from the south, as he approached from the north at the conclusion of a local flight. His approach to landing was “normal,” but in the flare the airplane floated longer than anticipated. At touchdown, the pilot applied “heavy braking” before the airplane overran the departure end of the runway, struck a fence, a tree, and substantially damaged the left wing. The pilot was unable to estimate the airplane’s speed on approach or its point of touchdown on the runway. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane, and added that he did not abort the landing due to the approaching fog.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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