Pilot Debrief

Cessna TR182 near Factoryville, PA — 2008-07-16

Final reportMIA08CA143
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Date
2008-07-16
Location
Factoryville, PA, USA
Airport
9N3
Aircraft
Cessna TR182
Registration
N739AZ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were sun glare and excessive airspeed.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he became momentarily distracted by the sun while on final approach, which resulted in a fast approach. After landing he realized he was unable to stop on the runway, and applied power to go-around, but was too late. While on the ground, the airplane traveled off the departure end of the runway, down a hill, and came to rest in a cornfield. The pilot did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

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