No fatalities

9 Dec 2014: CESSNA P210 - N — Allen J Head — Jeffrey, WY

Jeffrey, WY, United States

On 9 Dec 2014, a CESSNA P210 - N operated by Allen J Head was involved in an aviation accident near Jeffrey, WY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate approach and excessive airspeed, which resulted in a long landing, the subsequent runway overrun, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During final approach, the pilot observed excessive airspeed. After landing long, he attempted a go-around but the airplane could not accelerate sufficiently, resulting in a runway overrun and terrain impact with substantial damage.

Accident Details

According to the pilot's report, while on final approach, he noticed that his airspeed was too high. After touching down long on the runway, he added power in an attempt to execute a go-around. However, the airplane did not reach flying speed before departing the end of the runway.

Subsequently, the airplane impacted terrain and sustained substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and the engine compartment.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that the wind at the time of the accident was calm. He also reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Damage

The accident resulted in substantial damage to multiple components of the airplane, including both wings, the fuselage, and the engine compartment.

Findings

The investigation is based solely on the pilot's report. No probable cause has been determined from the available information.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Rough terrain