No fatalities

Landing Bounce and Runway Excursion After Crosswind Landing (N5481B)

Forest, VA, US

On June 29, 1999, a Cessna 182 (registration N5481B) was involved in an aviation accident near Forest, VA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed, also causal was his failure to execute a go-around. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the tailwind. 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.

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

A pilot landing on Runway 34 experienced a bounce and float, then touched down with limited runway remaining. Despite maximum braking, the airplane could not stop.

Event Details

The pilot checked the Airport Facilities Directory for runway length before departure. Upon arrival, the windsock indicated a direct crosswind, leading to a decision to land on Runway 34, which is 3,164 feet long.

Sequence of Events

The pilot intentionally planned a higher approach due to limited light and terrain. During the landing on Runway 34 at 60-65 MPH with 30 degrees of flaps, the pilot noticed gas pumps and hangars on the northwest side of the airport, abeam the airplane to the left. The airplane bounced once, began to float, and touched down again with approximately 240 feet of runway remaining.

Pilot's Actions

The pilot applied maximum braking but could not stop the airplane. The fuel pumps and hangars were located at a position corresponding to about 800 feet remaining on Runway 34.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Jun 1999 Cessna 182 accident near Forest, VA?

A pilot landing on Runway 34 experienced a bounce and float, then touched down with limited runway remaining. Despite maximum braking, the airplane could not stop.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jun 1999 Cessna 182 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Jun 1999 involved a Cessna 182, registration N5481B, at Forest, VA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed, also causal was his failure to execute a go-around. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the tailwind.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19106. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.