On June 20, 1998, a Cessna 182 (registration N2772F) was involved in an aviation accident near Markleeville, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft on the landing roll. A factor is the pilot's neglect to lower the flaps and reduce his speed prior to 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 reported that during landing he did not use flaps and touched down at 90 mph, resulting in a runway excursion, nose gear failure, and aircraft flipping over.
Accident Sequence
The pilot reported making an initial pass over the runway but was too high and too fast, prompting a go-around. On the second approach, he touched down just beyond the runway numbers at an indicated airspeed of about 90 mph. After applying the brakes, the aircraft continued off the end of the runway at approximately 30 mph. The nose gear subsequently broke off, and the aircraft flipped over, coming to rest inverted.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction with the aircraft prior to the accident. He further noted that he should have used flaps for the landing and should have landed at a slower speed.
What happened in the 20 Jun 1998 Cessna 182 accident near Markleeville, CA?
A pilot reported that during landing he did not use flaps and touched down at 90 mph, resulting in a runway excursion, nose gear failure, and aircraft flipping over.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Jun 1998 Cessna 182 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Jun 1998 involved a Cessna 182, registration N2772F, at Markleeville, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft on the landing roll. A factor is the pilot's neglect to lower the flaps and reduce his speed prior to landing.
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