On July 7, 2016, a CESSNA 182 C was involved in an aviation accident near Searcy, AR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot landed long and failed to stop before the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During an approach to a 2,000-foot private grass airstrip, the pilot flew high and fast, slipped the airplane, touched down midfield, and overran the runway, impacting trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage.
Accident Details
During an approach to a 2,000-foot private grass airstrip, the pilot reported that he flew the approach "a little high and fast" and performed a slip maneuver. The pilot stated that the airplane touched down approximately midfield. After touchdown, he applied brakes, but the airplane was unable to stop before overrunning the runway and colliding with trees.
Aircraft and Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings of the airplane. No preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine were reported by the pilot that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot's account indicates that the approach was conducted at a higher-than-normal speed and altitude, leading to a midfield touchdown and subsequent overrun.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 7 Jul 2016 CESSNA 182 C accident near Searcy, AR?
During an approach to a 2,000-foot private grass airstrip, the pilot flew high and fast, slipped the airplane, touched down midfield, and overran the runway, impacting trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jul 2016 CESSNA 182 C accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Jul 2016 involved a CESSNA 182 C, at Searcy, AR.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot landed long and failed to stop before the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach.