Casualties unknown

Aircraft Noses Over After Runway Excursion During Landing Attempt (N7220E)

Arvin, CA, US

On April 27, 1991, a Cessna 182B (registration N7220E) operated by Arvin Skydiving Center was involved in an aviation accident near Arvin, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 1) THE PILOT INADEQUATELY COMPENSATED FOR WIND CONDITIONS; 2) THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION; AND 3) THE PILOT NOT ATTAINING THE PROPER LANDING TOUCHDOWN POINT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot executing a go-around and second approach landed long, overran the runway, collided with a dirt berm, and nosed over. The aircraft came to rest inverted.

Incident Summary

According to a written statement from the pilot, the accident occurred during a landing attempt. The pilot reported that while attempting a full stop landing, the wind direction and velocity changed. He then executed a go-around using a circle-to-land technique from an altitude of about 100 feet above ground level.

Sequence of Events

On the second approach, the aircraft touched down approximately 1,600 feet from the beginning of the runway and about 800 feet from the end. The pilot applied full braking, but the aircraft continued beyond the runway end. It subsequently collided with a dirt berm, causing the aircraft to nose over. The aircraft came to rest in an inverted position.

Damage

The aircraft sustained damage from the collision and nose-over, coming to rest inverted. No further details about the extent of damage were provided in the pilot's statement.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Apr 1991 Cessna 182B accident near Arvin, CA?

A pilot executing a go-around and second approach landed long, overran the runway, collided with a dirt berm, and nosed over. The aircraft came to rest inverted.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Apr 1991 involved a Cessna 182B, registration N7220E, operated by Arvin Skydiving Center, at Arvin, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

1) THE PILOT INADEQUATELY COMPENSATED FOR WIND CONDITIONS; 2) THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION; AND 3) THE PILOT NOT ATTAINING THE PROPER LANDING TOUCHDOWN POINT.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X16824. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.