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September 29, 2025 · Cessna 182A · N2079G
Avalon, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 29, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Avalon, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182A (1958)
Tail Number
N2079G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA304
The pilot reported that he was landing on the runway with a tailwind and a down slope. The airplane touched down about one quarter to one third down the runway. The pilot realized that there was insufficient runway remaining to stop and chose to veer off the runway. In doing so, the airplane impacted a berm which substantially damaged the firewall. While taxiing to get to the taxiway, the airplane impacted a post which substantially damaged left aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions of failures that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and a downslope to the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing on the runway with a tailwind and a down slope. The airplane touched down about one quarter to one third down the runway. The pilot realized that there was insufficient runway remaining to stop and chose to veer off the runway. In doing so, the airplane impacted a berm which substantially damaged the firewall. While taxiing to get to the taxiway, the airplane impacted a post which substantially damaged left aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions of failures that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:05 PDT
Nearest AirportCatalina Airport (0nm N)
Runway04
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN2079G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 75 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 59 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time12:51
Weather SourceWFAC