Casualties unknown

Landing on Public Road Ends in Collision with Sign, Tree, and Dirt Mound (N92887)

Granite, OR, US

On May 21, 1999, a Cessna 182N (registration N92887) was involved in an aviation accident near Granite, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Clearance was not maintained. A sign and the selection of unsuitable terrain for landing were factors. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot intending to land on a road struck a sign, tree, and dirt mound after touching down further than planned, causing the airplane to veer off the road.

Incident Overview

A pilot planned to land an airplane on a road just outside of town. Before landing, the pilot overflew the road to check for obstacles and reported seeing none. The pilot then set up for a landing approach.

Sequence of Events

During the landing, the airplane touched down farther along the road than intended. The left wing subsequently struck a road sign that the pilot had not seen from the air. After the impact, the airplane veered slightly left of the road centerline, and the left wing collided with a tree. The airplane continued to veer left onto the shoulder, where it struck a mound of dirt. The airplane came to rest oriented 90 degrees from its original direction of travel.

Conclusion

The pilot provided the account of the landing and subsequent collisions. No further details about the aircraft, injuries, or other factors were included in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 May 1999 Cessna 182N accident near Granite, OR?

A pilot intending to land on a road struck a sign, tree, and dirt mound after touching down further than planned, causing the airplane to veer off the road.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 May 1999 involved a Cessna 182N, registration N92887, at Granite, OR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Clearance was not maintained. A sign and the selection of unsuitable terrain for landing were factors.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X18892. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.