NTSB Factual Report

On June 25, 2006, approximately 1425 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182K, N2476Q, sustained substantial damage following a runway overrun and subsequent nose over at the Center Island Airport, Center Island, Washington. The private pilot, the owner and operator of the airplane, and the one passenger aboard were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane departed from Roche Harbor, Washington, approximately 7 minutes prior to the accident. No flight plan was filed for the flight. The pilot's intended destination was Center Island.

In a written statement dated June 26, 2006, the pilot reported that he "encountered some updraft on short final and wind shear below tree level approaching [the] touchdown end of airstrip." He reported that the airplane touched down approximately 1/3 of the way down the grass/gravel runway and that he experienced "poor" braking and traction. The pilot reported that the airplane continued to slow, however eventually overran the end of the runway. After exiting the runway, the airplane encountered rough uneven terrain and nosed over.

NTSB Probable Cause

Distance/speed misjudged by the pilot during landing. Rough uneven terrain was a factor.