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July 20, 1997 · Cessna 172M · N13428
Athens, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Athens, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N13428
Operator
Michael B Guest
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL97LA109
The pilot stated, and witnesses observed, that the airplane landed fast and long and was unable to stop or takeoff prior to leaving the end of the runway. The airplane departed the end of the runway and struck a fence.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. The pilot's misjudged approach was a factor.
Full Narrative
On July 20, 1997, about 1500 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N13428, collided with a fence off the end of the runway during landing at the McMinn County Airport, Athens, Tennessee. The airplane was operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions existed, and no flight plan was filed for the local, personal flight. The pilot and three passengers were not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight departed McMinn County Airport about 1430 on the same day. According to the FAA Inspector on-scene the pilot stated and witnesses observed that the aircraft landed fast and long and was unable to stop prior to leaving the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportAthens Mc Minn Co (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length4700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN13428
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael B Guest
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC