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April 17, 1999 · Cessna 172M · N12469

Lumberton, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lumberton, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N12469
Operator
Pennridge Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC99LA094

During the first approach to the runway, the airplane was too high, and the pilot initiated a go-around. On the second approach, the airplane touched down approximately 1,750 feet beyond the approach end of the 3,496 foot long runway, traveling about 75 knots. The airplane bounced, floated, and traveled off the end of the runway. Due to fog, the pilot decided not to perform an aborted landing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance which resulted in a runway overrun.

Full Narrative

On April 16, 1999, about 2200 Eastern Daylight Time, a Cessna 172M, N12469, was substantially damaged during a landing at the Flying W Airport (N14), Lumberton, New Jersey. The certificated private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that originated from the Pennridge Airport, Perkasie, Pennsylvania. No flight plan was filed for the cross-country flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that during his first approach to Runway 19, the airplane was too high, and he performed a go-around. During the go-around, he did not notice any fog on the runway. On the second approach, the airplane touched down at approximately 75 knots, bounced, and began to float. The airplane touched down again, in fog. Due to restricted visibility, the pilot decided not to perform an aborted landing. The airplane traveled off the end of the runway and down a ravine. The pilot further stated that he obtained a full weather briefing, and fog was not forecasted at N14. According to a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, the airplane landed approximately 1,750 feet beyond the approach end of Runway 19, a 3,496 foot long, 75 foot wide, asphalt runway. The airplane overran the runway, and came to rest at the bottom "...of a steep hill." The Inspector further stated that the left wing spar was damaged, but there was no evidence of pre-impact mechanical malfunctions to the airplane, nor did the pilot report any. Weather was not reported at N14. The weather reported at an airport approximately 3 miles away, at 2154, was: wind calm; visibility 1/4 mile; haze; ceiling 400 feet broken; temperature 41 degrees Fahrenheit; dewpoint 30 degrees; altimeter 29.64 inches Hg. The pilot reported a total night flight experience of approximately 4 hours.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 EDT
Nearest AirportFlying W Airport (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length3496 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN12469
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPennridge Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility0.2 sm
Ceiling400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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