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Airplane Noses Over After Landing on Wet Grass Strip (N21137)

Bath, NY, US

On May 15, 1993, a Cessna 182P (registration N21137) operated by Gary B Roush was involved in an aviation accident near Bath, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT DID NOT ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND DID NOT GO AROUND WHILE THERE WAS STILL SUFFICIENT SPEED TO DO SO. THE WET RUNWAY GRASS WAS A RELATED FACTOR. 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

During landing on a wet, freshly cut grass strip, the airplane touched down one-third down the runway, slid, exited, and nosed over onto trees. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction.

Accident Details

The pilot was landing on a 1,900-foot-long, wet, grass strip. According to the pilot, the runway had a steep upslope on the approach end with trees to the left, and a left downslope on the departure end with 20-foot trees nearby. The grass was freshly cut and rain had recently fallen.

Pilot Account

As the airplane crossed the threshold at 70 mph with full flaps and no power, it touched down. The pilot applied the brakes, but they were ineffective. The airplane began to slide on the wet surface. Reportedly, the airplane touched down about one-third of the way down the runway. It then exited the runway and nosed over onto trees. The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 May 1993 Cessna 182P accident near Bath, NY?

During landing on a wet, freshly cut grass strip, the airplane touched down one-third down the runway, slid, exited, and nosed over onto trees. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 May 1993 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N21137, operated by Gary B Roush, at Bath, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT DID NOT ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND DID NOT GO AROUND WHILE THERE WAS STILL SUFFICIENT SPEED TO DO SO. THE WET RUNWAY GRASS WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12316. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.