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Overrun Landing After Flaring in Foggy Conditions

Montauck, NY, United States

On April 3, 2010, a CESSNA 182S operated by 275 LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Montauck, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s excessive airspeed on final approach and his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported that during a local flight, fog approached from the south as he approached from the north. After a normal approach, the airplane floated longer than expected in the flare, leading to heavy braking and a runway overrun that resulted in striking a fence and a tree, substantially damaging the left wing.

Accident Details

The pilot of a single-engine airplane was concluding a local flight when fog began to approach the airport from the south. The pilot approached the airport from the north for landing. He described the approach as normal, but during the flare, the airplane floated longer than anticipated. At touchdown, he applied heavy braking, but the airplane continued beyond the departure end of the runway. It struck a fence and a tree, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.

Pilot's Account

According to the pilot, he was unable to estimate the airplane's speed on approach or its point of touchdown on the runway. He stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane before or during the accident. He also indicated that he did not abort the landing due to the approaching fog.

Contributing factors

Causes

Incorrect use/operationDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation

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  • 28 May 2026 — CESSNA 182
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  • 11 May 2026 — CESSNA 182P
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Apr 2010 CESSNA 182S accident near Montauck, NY?

A pilot reported that during a local flight, fog approached from the south as he approached from the north. After a normal approach, the airplane floated longer than expected in the flare, leading to heavy braking and a runway overrun that resulted in striking a fence and a tree, substantially damaging the left wing.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Apr 2010 CESSNA 182S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Apr 2010 involved a CESSNA 182S, operated by 275 LLC, at Montauck, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s excessive airspeed on final approach and his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point.

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