Casualties unknown

Runway Overrun During Landing on 2,420-Foot Runway (N8280E)

Redding, CA, US

On August 27, 2007, a Cessna 182R (registration N8280E) was involved in an aviation accident near Redding, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported touching down halfway along a 2,420-foot runway, applied heavy braking, felt wheel skidding, and chose not to go around. The aircraft exited the runway, descended an embankment, and struck a fence.

Landing and Overrun

According to the pilot, during the landing on a 2,420-foot long runway, the airplane touched down approximately halfway down the pavement. The pilot applied heavy braking, but felt the wheels skidding and subsequently eased off on the brakes. The pilot decided not to attempt a go-around, stating that he was "too far down the runway" when he realized that stopping before the end of the runway was not possible.

Impact and Final Position

After failing to stop, the airplane traveled beyond the runway end, went down an embankment, and collided with a fence. The exact aircraft type, registration, operator, and date of the event were not specified in the source. The pilot did not report any injuries or damage to the aircraft beyond the impact with the fence.

Pilot's Account

The pilot's narrative indicates that the decision to continue the landing rather than initiate a go-around was based on the perceived distance remaining. No further details were provided regarding weather conditions, visibility, or any other operational factors. The source does not identify any mechanical malfunctions or external factors that may have contributed to the overrun.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Aug 2007 Cessna 182R accident near Redding, CA?

A pilot reported touching down halfway along a 2,420-foot runway, applied heavy braking, felt wheel skidding, and chose not to go around. The aircraft exited the runway, descended an embankment, and struck a fence.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Aug 2007 involved a Cessna 182R, registration N8280E, at Redding, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070912X01382. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.