# NTSB NYC99LA162: Cessna 182, N5481B, Forest, VA, June 29, 1999 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 28, 1999, 21:40 local (Jun 29, 1999, 01:40 UTC) - Place: Forest, VA - Coordinates: 37.370803, -79.269973 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.3708&lon=-79.2700&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report April 18, 2001 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 46670 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC99LA162 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/46670/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA162 ## Probable cause The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed, also causal was his failure to execute a go-around. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the tailwind. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Overrun, landing - roll - weather condition - tailwind (contributing factor) - distance/speed - misjudged, pilot in command (cause) - light condition - night (contributing factor) - go-around - not performed, pilot in command (cause) - Nose over, landing - roll ## Analysis Before departing, the pilot referred to the Airport Facilities Directory to check the runway length at his destination. On arrival, he checked the windsock and determined that there was a direct crosswind, and decided to land on Runway 34, a 3,164-foot long runway. The pilot intentionally planned for a higher approach because of the 'limited light, and terrain.' As the airplane landed on Runway 34, about 60-65 MPH, with 30 degrees of flaps, the pilot noticed the gas pumps and hangers located on the northwest side of the airport abeam the airplane to his left. The airplane bounced once, began to float, and touched down again with about 240 feet of runway remaining. The pilot attempted to use maximum baking, but could not stop. The fuel pumps and hangers were located in a position that corresponded to about 800 feet remaining on Runway 34. ## Factual narrative On June 28, 1999, about 2140 Eastern Daylight Time, a Cessna 182, N5481B, was substantially damaged while landing at the New London Airport (W90), Forest, Virginia. The certificated commercial pilot, and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal fight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that the airplane was being repositioned from Roanoke Regional Airport, Roanoke, Virginia, to W90 for maintenance. Before departing, the pilot referred to the Airport Facilities Directory to check the runway length at W90. Arriving at W90, the pilot circled the airport to check the windsock, and determined there was a direct crosswind. A decision was made to land on Runway 34, a 3,164-foot long runway, as it was slightly uphill. The pilot intentionally planned for a higher approach because of the "limited light, and terrain." As the airplane landed on Runway 34, about 60-65 MPH, with 30 degrees of flaps, the pilot noticed the gas pumps and hangers located on the northwest side of the airport abeam the airplane to his left. The airplane bounced once, began to float, and touched down again with about 240 feet of runway remaining. The pilot attempted to use maximum braking, but could not stop. The airplane ran off the end of the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted on the side of a road. Review of the 1999 Virginia Airport Directory indicated that the fuel pumps and hangers were located in a position that corresponded to about 800 feet remaining on Runway 34. The weather at a nearby airport reported winds of 190 degrees at 10 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N5481B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5481B-2002-02-11), registration cancelled 2002-02-11, S/N 33481, built 1956 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 182 - Registry model: [Cessna 182](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182) (registry code 2072702) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 33418 - Engines: Continental O-470-L 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Ronald J. Cvetican - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 14, 1999 - Departed: ROA, ROANOKE, VA - Destination: W90 - Airport: W90, New London Airport, runway 34, 3,164 × 40 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 32; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 468 total, 185 in this make and model, 408 as pilot in command, 48 in the last 90 days, 25 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark - Wind: 190° at 10 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 68 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: LYH, 7 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19990628023979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990628023979A), Jun 28, 1999: Cessna 182, Forest, VA, Substantial damage. (.19) On June 28, 1999, about 2140 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182, N5481B, was substantially damaged while landing at the New London Airport (W90),… ## Other investigations on N5481B (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB LAX68D0138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0138), Aug 17, 1967: Cessna 182 (N5481B), Santa Maria, CA, substantial damage From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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