On July 2, 2005, a Cessna 182P (registration N9133M) was involved in an aviation accident near Lanett, AL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, and his failure to do a go around. A factor was the wet runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
On a visual approach, the pilot reported being too high, crossing the threshold at 200 ft and 80 knots. The aircraft touched down 1000 ft from the departure end and overran the runway, colliding with an embankment. No mechanical issues were reported.
Approach
The pilot canceled the instrument flight plan upon arrival at the destination airport and proceeded to execute a visual approach to land on runway 8. The pilot stated that his final approach profile was "too high" and that the airplane crossed the threshold at an altitude of about 200 feet and a speed of 80 knots.
Landing and Overrun
The airplane touched down on the runway approximately 1000 feet from the departure end. Efforts to stop the airplane by the pilot failed, and the airplane rolled off the departure end of the runway. It subsequently collided with an embankment.
Post-Event
The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane. No other details about the aircraft, occupants, or injuries were provided.
What happened in the 2 Jul 2005 Cessna 182P accident near Lanett, AL?
On a visual approach, the pilot reported being too high, crossing the threshold at 200 ft and 80 knots. The aircraft touched down 1000 ft from the departure end and overran the runway, colliding with an embankment. No mechanical issues were reported.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Jul 2005 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N9133M, at Lanett, AL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, and his failure to do a go around. A factor was the wet runway.
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