Accident Cessna TR182 N739AZ, Tuesday 15 July 2008

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Date:	Tuesday 15 July 2008
Time:	19:00 LT
Type:	Cessna TR182
Owner/operator:	Alpha Zulu LLC
Registration:	N739AZ
MSN:	R18200980
Total airframe hrs:	3682 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming O-540-L3C
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Factoryville, Pennsylvania - United States of America
Phase:	Approach
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, PA (AVP/KAVP)
Destination airport:	Factoryville , PA (9N3)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

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.

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.

Accident investigation: