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November 17, 1993 · Cessna C-172N · N4713D
Idaho Falls, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Idaho Falls, ID
Aircraft
Cessna C-172N
Tail Number
N4713D
Operator
Idaho Falls Av Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA033
THE PRIVATE PILOT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT MIDFIELD WITH A TAILWIND AND OVERSHOT THE END OF THE RUNWAY, IMPACTING THE AIRPORT PERIMETER FENCE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. FACTORS INCLUDE TAILWIND CONDITIONS AND AN AIRPORT PERIMETER FENCE.
Full Narrative
On November 17, 1993, at 1100 mountain standard time, a Cessna 172N, N4713D, operated by Idaho Falls Av Center and rented to the pilot, overran the end of runway 17 while landing and impacted a fence at Fanning Field, Idaho Falls, Idaho. There was no flight plan filed for the local personal flight, conducted under 14 CFR 91 in visual meteorological conditions, that took off about 0900, November 17, 1993. The private certificated pilot was not injured in the accident. The aircraft was substantially damaged. There was no fire. Witnesses reported the aircraft touched down well past the center of the 5157 feet long runway at a fast rate of speed in tailwind weather conditions and the pilot was unable to stop on the remaining runway. The aircraft overran the end of the runway and impacted the airport perimeter fence.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MST
Nearest AirportFanning Field (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5157 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna C-172N
Tail NumberN4713D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIdaho Falls Av Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:04
Weather SourceWFAC