Casualties unknown

Airplane Overruns Runway 27 During Landing Roll (N9911M)

Macon, GA, US

On May 3, 1993, a Cessna 182P (registration N9911M) was involved in an aviation accident near Macon, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the pilot's failure to select another airport for landing and the intermittant runway and VASI lighting system. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane overran the end of Runway 27 after touching down 120 feet prior to the runway departure threshold, continuing beyond the runway to an embankment and across a highway.

Accident Sequence

The airplane overran the end of Runway 27 during the landing roll. According to the investigation, the airplane touched down 120 feet prior to the runway departure threshold. After overrunning the runway, it continued to an embankment and then traveled airborne across a highway beyond the end of the runway.

Pilot Statement

The pilot reported no aircraft malfunctions. He stated that the runway lights and the Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) extinguished while on the final approach. Despite the loss of lighting guidance, he continued the approach and landed at what he believed to be a point one-quarter down the runway.

Examination Findings

Examination of the accident site indicated that the actual touchdown point was 120 feet before the runway departure threshold, contrary to the pilot's belief. No other details regarding aircraft damage or injuries were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 May 1993 Cessna 182P accident near Macon, GA?

An airplane overran the end of Runway 27 after touching down 120 feet prior to the runway departure threshold, continuing beyond the runway to an embankment and across a highway.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 May 1993 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N9911M, at Macon, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the pilot's failure to select another airport for landing and the intermittant runway and VASI lighting system.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12278. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.