On June 29, 1983, a Cessna 182Q (registration N97300) operated by Grasshoppers, Incorporated was involved in an aviation accident near Buckeye, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inability to establish a proper final approach path, which led to a hot landing with floating and a late touchdown, resulting in the aircraft running off the end of the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot experienced difficulty establishing a proper final approach during landing attempts at Turkey Airstrip, resulting in a float and late touchdown that caused the aircraft to leave the runway.
What happened
The pilot reported that two separate attempts to land at Turkey Airstrip resulted in significant difficulty achieving a proper final approach path. Following some maneuvering during the second approach, the aircraft finally touched down. One witness described the landing as hot, noting some floating and a late touchdown. Despite the pilot's efforts to brake, the aircraft ran off the end of the runway, went up a berm, and came to rest in a ditch.
The investigation
The investigation relied primarily on the pilot's statement regarding the approach difficulties and a witness account of the landing characteristics. No mechanical examination details were provided in the source material.
Probable cause
The pilot's inability to establish a proper final approach path, which led to a hot landing with floating and a late touchdown, resulting in the aircraft running off the end of the runway.
What happened in the 29 Jun 1983 Cessna 182Q accident near Buckeye, AZ?
A pilot experienced difficulty establishing a proper final approach during landing attempts at Turkey Airstrip, resulting in a float and late touchdown that caused the aircraft to leave the runway.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Jun 1983 involved a Cessna 182Q, registration N97300, operated by Grasshoppers, Incorporated, at Buckeye, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inability to establish a proper final approach path, which led to a hot landing with floating and a late touchdown, resulting in the aircraft running off the end of the runway.
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