On July 11, 1995, a Cessna A188B (registration N70062) was involved in an aviation accident near Esterbrook, WY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND AIRSPEED FOR LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, THE SHORT LANDING AREA, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO-AROUND IN TIME TO ALLOW RECOVERY FROM THE SITUATION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Following an agricultural aerial application flight, a pilot attempted to land next to a short dirt farm road. High density altitude conditions existed. The pilot landed beyond the proper touchdown point with excessive airspeed, was unable to stop, and overran after a late go-around attempt.
Flight Details
The pilot had just completed an agricultural aerial application flight. The landing area was adjacent to a short dirt farm road. High density altitude conditions were present in the landing area.
Landing Attempt
During the landing, the pilot touched down beyond the proper touchdown point. The airplane was traveling with excessive airspeed at touchdown. As a result, the pilot could not stop the airplane within the remaining distance available beyond the actual touchdown point.
Overrun
Recognizing the situation, the pilot attempted a go-around. However, the go-around was initiated too late to recover from the predicament. The airplane subsequently overran the landing surface.
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