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Single-Engine Airplane Departs Runway After Landing in Sun Glare (N2855F)

Malvern, AR, US

On January 19, 2005, a Cessna 182J (registration N2855F) was involved in an aviation accident near Malvern, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the sun glare. 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 landing on a 3,188-foot runway had difficulty seeing due to sun glare. After touchdown, the airplane swerved left, then right, departing the runway and striking a ditch.

Incident Overview

During the landing flare for runway 22, the pilot experienced difficulty seeing the runway due to sun glare. The runway was 3,188 feet long and 60 feet wide. Upon touchdown, the airplane began to swerve to the left. The pilot applied corrective control and initiated braking. The airplane then began skidding to the right, departed the right side of the runway, and impacted a ditch before coming to rest in an upright position.

Sequence of Events

The pilot was flaring to land on runway 22 when the sun glare obscured the runway. After the airplane touched down, it swerved left. The pilot corrected the left swerve and started to apply the brakes. Subsequently, the airplane skidded to the right, departed the runway edge, and struck a ditch. The airplane came to rest upright. No further details regarding the aircraft, occupants, or injuries were provided.

Damage

The extent of damage to the airplane was not specified in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jan 2005 Cessna 182J accident near Malvern, AR?

A pilot landing on a 3,188-foot runway had difficulty seeing due to sun glare. After touchdown, the airplane swerved left, then right, departing the runway and striking a ditch.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jan 2005 involved a Cessna 182J, registration N2855F, at Malvern, AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the sun glare.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050131X00120. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.