On June 2, 1983, a Cessna 182N (registration N9283G) was involved in an aviation accident near Newport, RI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a wet runway, which resulted in poor braking effectiveness and an off-runway excursion down an embankment. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft departed the wet runway during a final landing attempt by an instructor pilot. Poor braking due to light rain caused the plane to slide down an embankment and strike rocks.
What happened
The aircraft departed the paved surface of the runway, traversing onto wet grass before descending an embankment and impacting a cluster of rocks. The incident occurred during a final landing phase conducted by an instructor pilot. Contributing to the loss of directional control was inadequate braking performance resulting from light rain conditions on the runway surface.
The investigation
Post-accident examination of the aircraft revealed that the braking system was functional. Inspectors verified that the brakes operated satisfactorily after the event, indicating that mechanical failure was not the primary factor in the excursion.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a wet runway, which resulted in poor braking effectiveness and an off-runway excursion down an embankment.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 2 Jun 1983 Cessna 182N accident near Newport, RI?
An aircraft departed the wet runway during a final landing attempt by an instructor pilot. Poor braking due to light rain caused the plane to slide down an embankment and strike rocks.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Jun 1983 involved a Cessna 182N, registration N9283G, at Newport, RI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a wet runway, which resulted in poor braking effectiveness and an off-runway excursion down an embankment.
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