On May 2, 1999, a Cessna 182 (registration N6382B) operated by James J. Akins was involved in an aviation accident near Murfreesboro, TN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the final approach phase, resulting in a collision with the airport perimeter fence. 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.
During a second touch-and-go landing on runway 36, the aircraft descended below the glide path and impacted the airport perimeter fence approximately 300 feet from the approach end.
What happened
The pilot reported completing one touch-and-go landing before initiating the pattern for a second attempt. While established on short final approach to runway 36, the aircraft descended lower than intended. The airplane subsequently collided with the airport perimeter fence. The impact occurred approximately 300 feet from the approach end of the runway.
The investigation
Following the incident, the pilot was interviewed regarding the sequence of events and the condition of the aircraft. The pilot explicitly stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to or during the accident sequence. No other mechanical anomalies were reported by the flight crew.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the final approach phase, resulting in a collision with the airport perimeter fence.
What happened in the 2 May 1999 Cessna 182 accident near Murfreesboro, TN?
During a second touch-and-go landing on runway 36, the aircraft descended below the glide path and impacted the airport perimeter fence approximately 300 feet from the approach end.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 May 1999 involved a Cessna 182, registration N6382B, operated by James J. Akins, at Murfreesboro, TN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the final approach phase, resulting in a collision with the airport perimeter fence.
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