Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR09CA276

Wenatchee, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N1015F

CESSNA A185F

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot stated that while landing the airplane touched down too far down the runway, resulting in a runway overrun. During the landing roll, the airplane exited the departure end of the runway and impacted a tree. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot said that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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