No fatalities

Cessna T182T Tailwind Landing Leads to Go-Around and Rough Terrain Collision

Newport, RI, United States

On May 10, 2008, a Cessna T182T was involved in an aviation accident near Newport, RI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and a tailwind. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot mistakenly landed with a tailwind at a 2,999-foot runway, resulting in a bounced landing, go-around, stall warning, and collision with swampy terrain beyond the runway.

Accident Sequence

A Cessna T182T was on approach to the destination airport. The pilot had checked the weather and observed winds from 010 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots. Based on this observation, the pilot mistakenly chose to land on runway 22. During the approach, the airplane did not descend as it normally did and the pilot was unable to get it down. The airplane touched down about mid-point of the 2,999-foot long runway and bounced three times. The pilot then attempted to abort the landing by applying full power and performing a go-around. The airplane climbed approximately 30 feet and then began to drift left. The airplane then descended and collided with swampy terrain 250 feet beyond the end of the runway.

Weather Conditions

The recorded wind at the airport about the time of the accident was from 020 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 21 knots. The pilot had noted winds from 010 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots prior to landing.

Stall Warning

The pilot and both passengers reported hearing the stall warning horn sound continuously during the go-around sequence.

Contributing factors

Causes

Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 May 2008 Cessna T182T accident near Newport, RI?

A pilot mistakenly landed with a tailwind at a 2,999-foot runway, resulting in a bounced landing, go-around, stall warning, and collision with swampy terrain beyond the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 May 2008 Cessna T182T accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 May 2008 involved a Cessna T182T, at Newport, RI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and a tailwind.