On July 8, 1996, a Cessna 182P (registration N52830) was involved in an aviation accident near Plainwell, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and glide path, which led to a late touchdown and subsequent runway overrun. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft exceeded the runway threshold during landing due to a high final approach, resulting in an overrun into a nearby ditch with no further details on injuries or damage.
What happened
The aircraft departed the paved surface at the end of the runway and subsequently struck a drainage ditch. According to the pilot's account, the approach was established too high during the final segment of the flight. This resulted in a touchdown point significantly further down the available runway than intended.
Initially, the pilot believed there was sufficient remaining distance to bring the airplane to a halt. However, as the aircraft continued its rollout, it became apparent that stopping within the runway limits was not possible. By the time this realization occurred, the aircraft had traveled too far along the strip to safely abort the landing maneuver.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and glide path, which led to a late touchdown and subsequent runway overrun.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 8 Jul 1996 Cessna 182P accident near Plainwell, MI?
An aircraft exceeded the runway threshold during landing due to a high final approach, resulting in an overrun into a nearby ditch with no further details on injuries or damage.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Jul 1996 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N52830, at Plainwell, MI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and glide path, which led to a late touchdown and subsequent runway overrun.
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