CESSNA 182P
Del Rio, TX, August 20, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 20, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Del Rio, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.37111, -100.92278 |
| Airport | Bar C Ranch |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA499 |
| Event ID | 20100826X22427 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182P |
| Registration # | N1289S |
| Operator | Mid Valley LLC |
| Owner | Mid Valley LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude while making a visual approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway and subsequent collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was attempting to land his single-engine airplane on a private dirt strip when he got distracted by a cow that was adjacent to and moving toward the runway. Not paying attention to his glide path, the pilot made a lower than normal approach and landed short of the runway by about 5 to 10 feet. The airplane struck some rocks on a rise in the terrain and subsequently flipped over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the nose and vertical tail, and showed wrinkles to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
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.