On April 18, 1994, a Cessna 182 (registration N5045D) was involved in an aviation accident near Hanksville, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain the recommended airspeed during the short field landing, which resulted in an excessive touchdown speed and runway overrun. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot landed a light aircraft on a short dirt runway at excessive speed, resulting in an overrun and nose-over after striking a berm.
What happened
The pilot was attempting to land on a dirt and gravel road section measuring approximately 1,300 feet. During the approach for this short field landing, the pilot allowed the aircraft's airspeed to exceed the manufacturer's recommended limits by 10 mph. This excessive speed resulted in a touchdown that occurred further down the runway than intended and at a higher velocity.
Due to the increased kinetic energy and reduced margin for error, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the available pavement. The plane continued past the end of the usable road surface. Upon exiting the runway, the aircraft struck a dirt berm located just beyond the threshold. The impact with the berm caused the nose gear to collapse, resulting in the aircraft nosing over.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain the recommended airspeed during the short field landing, which resulted in an excessive touchdown speed and runway overrun.
What happened in the 18 Apr 1994 Cessna 182 accident near Hanksville, UT?
A pilot landed a light aircraft on a short dirt runway at excessive speed, resulting in an overrun and nose-over after striking a berm.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Apr 1994 involved a Cessna 182, registration N5045D, at Hanksville, UT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain the recommended airspeed during the short field landing, which resulted in an excessive touchdown speed and runway overrun.
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