Casualties unknown

Landing with Tailwind on Private Airstrip Results in Runway Excursion and Tree Strike (N42042)

Conyers, GA, US

On January 30, 1982, a Cessna 182L (registration N42042) operated by James C. White was involved in an aviation accident near Conyers, GA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot landing on a private airstrip with a 7-10 knot tailwind floated and touched down long. Despite heavy braking, the aircraft could not stop on the remaining runway and struck trees about 200 feet beyond the runway end.

Incident Overview

A pilot executed a landing on a private airstrip oriented approximately 150/330 degrees. The northwest end of the strip is enclosed by tall trees, which typically leads to landings toward the northwest regardless of wind direction. On this occasion, the pilot landed on runway 33, which had a tailwind component of 7 to 10 knots.

Landing and Runway Excursion

During the landing, the aircraft floated and touched down long on the runway. The pilot applied heavy braking in an attempt to stop, but the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently on the remaining runway length. It departed the end of the runway and struck trees approximately 200 feet beyond the runway end.

Reported Conditions

The pilot reported that winds were gusty at the time of the landing. The airstrip is private, and the orientation is such that most landings are made toward the northwest, as noted. The exact aircraft type, registration, and other operational details were not specified in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Jan 1982 Cessna 182L accident near Conyers, GA?

A pilot landing on a private airstrip with a 7-10 knot tailwind floated and touched down long. Despite heavy braking, the aircraft could not stop on the remaining runway and struck trees about 200 feet beyond the runway end.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Jan 1982 involved a Cessna 182L, registration N42042, operated by James C. White, at Conyers, GA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X01664. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.