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May 19, 1992 · Cessna 172M · N80255
Climax Springs, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Climax Springs, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N80255
Operator
Hamilton Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA151
THE PILOT LANDED ON A GRASS RUNWAY 1,900 FEET LONG, WHICH WAS WET, AND SLOPED DOWNHILL. PILOT ATTEMPTED TO ABORT THE LANDING WHEN IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GOING TO STOP BEFORE HITTING A SPLIT RAIL FENCE AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT DID NOT CLEAR THE SPLIT RAIL FENCE, AND TRAVELLED AN ADDITIONAL 600 FEET, HIT A SECOND SPLIT RAIL FENCE, AND CAME TO A STOP.
NTSB Probable Cause
DELAY IN ABORTING THE LANDING BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT LANDED ON A GRASS RUNWAY 1,900 FEET LONG, WHICH WAS WET, AND SLOPED DOWNHILL. PILOT ATTEMPTED TO ABORT THE LANDING WHEN IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GOING TO STOP BEFORE HITTING A SPLIT RAIL FENCE AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT DID NOT CLEAR THE SPLIT RAIL FENCE, AND TRAVELLED AN ADDITIONAL 600 FEET, HIT A SECOND SPLIT RAIL FENCE, AND CAME TO A STOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:20 CDT
Nearest AirportEagles Landing Airport (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length1900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN80255
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHamilton Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC