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Balked Landing Leads to Nose Gear Collapse Following Fence Strike (N8492T)

Cashmere, WA, US

On July 23, 2003, a Cessna 182C (registration N8492T) operated by Chicha, Kermit N. was involved in an aviation accident near Cashmere, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot in command's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his failure to execute a go-around. A contributing factor was the fence. 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

During a balked landing on a short asphalt runway, an aircraft's nose gear struck a fence beyond the runway end, causing the gear to collapse and the aircraft to nose over. The pilot reported landing long.

Incident Summary

A pilot conducted an approach to runway 07, which was an 1,800-foot long asphalt runway. The aircraft touched down approximately midfield, and the pilot determined that he would not be able to stop before the upwind end. He then added power and initiated a balked landing.

Sequence of Events

During the balked landing, the aircraft's nose gear struck a 4-foot high fence located 90 feet beyond the upwind end of the runway. The impact caused the nose gear to collapse, and the aircraft subsequently nosed over before coming to rest.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that he had "landed long" during the approach. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jul 2003 Cessna 182C accident near Cashmere, WA?

During a balked landing on a short asphalt runway, an aircraft's nose gear struck a fence beyond the runway end, causing the gear to collapse and the aircraft to nose over. The pilot reported landing long.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jul 2003 Cessna 182C accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jul 2003 involved a Cessna 182C, registration N8492T, operated by Chicha, Kermit N., at Cashmere, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot in command's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his failure to execute a go-around. A contributing factor was the fence.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030724X01187. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.