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February 26, 1999 · Cessna 172N · N737MJ

Berlin, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Berlin, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N737MJ
Operator
Ken Marson Aero Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC99LA066

While landing, the certified flight instructor noticed an increase in ground speed. The airplane began to float and touched down with 660 feet of runway remaining. Maximum braking was applied and the flaps were retracted to the 10 degree position. The airplane ran off the end of the runway, striking a fence before coming to rest on a railroad track.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot in command's failure to obtain the proper touch down point on the runway, and failure to perform a go-around. A factor relating to the accident was a sudden wind shift.

Full Narrative

On February 26, 1999, about 0945 Eastern Standard Time, a Cessna 172N, N737MJ, was substantially damaged when it overran the end of the runway at the Camden County Airport (19N), Berlin, New Jersey. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The CFI stated they had departed the Trenton-Robbinsville Airport intending to land at 19N. Upon arriving at 19N, the UNICOM frequency advised that the winds were shifting and Runway 23 was the active. The CFI decided to perform a fly-by to visually look at the windsock, which confirmed the winds were favoring runway 23, although there would be a 60 degree crosswind. The CFI re-entered the pattern to land on runway 23. As the airplane crossed the threshold on final approach, at approximately 60 knots, with 20 degrees of flaps, the CFI retarded the throttle to idle. The CFI then observed the wind shift to a tailwind and the ground-speed of the airplane began to increase, causing the airplane to float. The airplane touched down with about 660 feet remaining of the 3,102 foot runway. The CFI applied maximum braking and retracted the flaps to decrease lift, and put more weight on the wheels. The airplane then ran off the end of the runway, hit a fence, crossed a road, and came to rest upright on a railroad single track. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, revealed that the flaps were only retracted to about 10 degrees of deflection. The flap selector switch, located in the cockpit of the airplane, was found in the 10 degree position. An airport, located 15 miles to the northwest, reported winds from 320 degrees at 17 knots, with peak winds to 27 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 EST
Nearest AirportCamden County (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN737MJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKen Marson Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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