On February 22, 1991, a Cessna 182J (registration N3154F) operated by James C. Sloan was involved in an aviation accident near Glendale, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY FOR THIS LANDING, AGGRAVATED BY HIS FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO-AROUND AFTER MISJUDGING THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND LANDING WITH A TAILWIND. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A Cessna 182J landed beyond the midpoint of a 1600-foot closed runway on a mountain summit, bounced for 377 feet, then touched down again near the end. Heavy braking marks led to the runway's cliff edge; wreckage was discovered 250 feet below.
Landing and Runway Excursion
The pilot of a Cessna 182J touched down beyond the midpoint of a 1600-foot closed runway located on the summit of a mountain. After the initial touchdown, the aircraft bounced or skipped for approximately 377 feet, then touched down again roughly 500 feet from the end of the runway.
Braking and Descent
Heavy braking marks were observed between the second touchdown point and the runway's end, which drops off over a cliff. The aircraft wreckage was later found approximately 250 feet below the runway level and about one-quarter mile from the runway end.
Investigation Note
The official investigation did not provide a probable cause for the accident. The runway was closed at the time of the incident.
What happened in the 22 Feb 1991 Cessna 182J accident near Glendale, OR?
A Cessna 182J landed beyond the midpoint of a 1600-foot closed runway on a mountain summit, bounced for 377 feet, then touched down again near the end. Heavy braking marks led to the runway's cliff edge; wreckage was discovered 250 feet below.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Feb 1991 involved a Cessna 182J, registration N3154F, operated by James C. Sloan, at Glendale, OR.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY FOR THIS LANDING, AGGRAVATED BY HIS FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO-AROUND AFTER MISJUDGING THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND LANDING WITH A TAILWIND.
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