Cessna TR182
Factoryville, PA — July 16, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 16, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | MIA08CA143 |
| Event ID | 20080904X01373 |
| Location | Factoryville, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.58944, -75.75611 |
| Airport | Siemens Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | TR182 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
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.
Full Narrative
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.
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.