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February 7, 1998 · Cessna 177RG · N1536H
Cumming, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 1998
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Cumming, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N1536H
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA98LA073
The private pilot stated this was his first landing on the 1,500-foot asphalt strip. He touched down long and fast. There was insufficient space to stop the airplane or make a go-around. The airplane went off the end of the runway and collided with brush
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudgment of distance and airspeed, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
Full Narrative
On February 7, 1998, about 1300 eastern standard time, a Cessna 177RG, N1536H, registered to Lockheed EMP Recreation Club, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, crashed on landing rollout at the Cumming-Mathis Airport, Cumming, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. One other passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight originated from Gwinett, Georgia, about 20 minutes before the accident. The private pilot stated this was his first landing on a 1,500-foot asphalt strip. He touched down long and fast. There was insufficient space to stop the airplane or make a go-around. The airplane went off the end of the runway ,and collided with brush.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EST
Nearest AirportMATHIS (0nm)
Runway3
Runway Length1550 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN1536H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC