Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182P near Warren, ID — 2021-06-21

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Date
2021-06-21
Location
Warren, ID, USA
Airport
3U1
Aircraft
CESSNA 182P
Registration
N2087F
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to continue the approach for landing with excess airspeed, which resulted in an aborted landing and subsequent collision with trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while on final approach to land, he was “concerned they had too much speed” to stop in time but elected to continue with the landing. About midfield, as the airplane was floating down the airstrip, the pilot aborted the landing and applied full power. During the climb out, the airplane was unable to out climb rising terrain or maneuver in the narrow canyon to return to the airstrip. The airplane subsequently collided with trees and terrain. A post-accident fire destroyed the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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