On August 23, 1995, a Cessna 182 (registration N4728D) was involved in an aviation accident near Kenai, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle on the runway during landing. 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 cleared a debris pile earlier but missed it during landing, striking the obstacle just before touchdown which sheared off the nose gear and damaged the firewall.
What happened
The pilot had previously cleared the takeoff and landing area of obstacles earlier in the day. However, during the subsequent landing phase, he realized the aircraft was on a collision course with a pile of debris that he believed he had removed. In an attempt to avoid the obstacle, the pilot applied rudder input just before touchdown. Despite this maneuver, the airplane struck the pile of debris.
The investigation
Post-accident examination revealed significant structural damage resulting from the impact. The force of the collision sheared off the aircraft's nose gear assembly. Additionally, the firewall sustaining damage during the event.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle on the runway during landing.
What happened in the 23 Aug 1995 Cessna 182 accident near Kenai, AK?
A pilot cleared a debris pile earlier but missed it during landing, striking the obstacle just before touchdown which sheared off the nose gear and damaged the firewall.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Aug 1995 involved a Cessna 182, registration N4728D, at Kenai, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle on the runway during landing.
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