No fatalities

Runway Excursion Following Long Landing and Brake Lock-Up (N182MA)

Kamiah, ID, US

On September 18, 1999, a Cessna 182S (registration N182MA) operated by Brad D. Hendren was involved in an aviation accident near Kamiah, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach, his inadequate remedial action, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. Factors included a short, confined landing area and a 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.

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The pilot of an airplane landed long on an 1,800-foot airstrip, locked the brakes, and blew the main tires, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway and collide with a fence.

Approach and Landing

The pilot reported that on final approach to the 1,800-foot-long airstrip, the indicated airspeed was 75 knots and dropping. The aircraft information manual specifies a final approach speed of 60 KIAS until the flare for a short-field landing. Additionally, the wind shifted to a 5-knot tailwind on final.

Decision to Continue

The pilot stated that he landed long. Although he had little runway left during the landing flare, he decided not to attempt a go-around due to rising terrain and obstructions at the end of the runway.

Runway Excursion

During the landing roll, the pilot locked the brakes. The main landing gear tires blew. The pilot was unable to steer or stop the airplane before it veered to the right and ran off the end of the runway. The aircraft collided with a fence before coming to rest.

Mechanical Condition

The pilot reported that no mechanical malfunction or failure was involved.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Sept 1999 Cessna 182S accident near Kamiah, ID?

The pilot of an airplane landed long on an 1,800-foot airstrip, locked the brakes, and blew the main tires, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway and collide with a fence.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Sept 1999 Cessna 182S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Sept 1999 involved a Cessna 182S, registration N182MA, operated by Brad D. Hendren, at Kamiah, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach, his inadequate remedial action, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. Factors included a short, confined landing area and a tailwind.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19888. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.