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August 22, 1993 · Cessna 172M · N80476
Lincoln, NE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 22, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lincoln, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N80476
Operator
Brad Ellison
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA332
THE PILOT LANDED LONG AND COMMENCED HEAVY BRAKING. THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A SIGN AND HIT A DITCH BEFORE STOPPING. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEM WAS REPORTED OR FOUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
Full Narrative
On August 22, 1993, about 1410 central daylight time, a Cessna 172M airplane, N80476, overran the runway while landing at Pester airport, Lincoln, Nebraska. The airplane was substantially damaged. The solo commercial pilot reported no injury. Visual meteorological conditions existed in the vicinity. The personal flight originated about 1340 from Columbus, Nebraska, without a flight plan and operated under 14 CFR 91. A witness observed the airplane land about midfield and commence heavy breaking. The pilot reported he overran the runway. He stated he landed approximately halfway down the 1700' runway. He said he applied hard braking, but was unable to stop the airplane before it went off the end of the runway, striking a sign post and hitting a ditch.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 CDT
Nearest AirportPESTER (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length1700 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN80476
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrad Ellison
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC