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November 18, 1992 · Cessna 172RG · N5190V

Key Largo, FL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 18, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Key Largo, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N5190V
Operator
Suncoast Flying Services
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93LA019

THE COMMERCIAL PILOT ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT ON UNICOM RADIO WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. A LOW APPROACH WAS MADE TO RUNWAY 04, AND THE PILOT REVERSED HIS LANDING DIRECTION TO RUNWAY 22 WITHOUT OBTAINING SURFACE WIND INFORMATION. THE PILOT LANDED DOWNWIND AND LONG WITHOUT RUNWAY LIGHTS. THE AIRPLANE RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY, CROSSED A SERVICE ROAD AND COLLIDED WITH A TREE, SEPARATING THE RIGHT WING FROM THE AIRPLANE.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT ON LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING PREPARATION AND SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY RELATIVE TO THE WIND.

Full Narrative

THE COMMERCIAL PILOT ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE DESTINATION AIRPORT ON UNICOM RADIO WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. A LOW APPROACH WAS MADE TO RUNWAY 04, AND THE PILOT REVERSED HIS LANDING DIRECTION TO RUNWAY 22 WITHOUT OBTAINING SURFACE WIND INFORMATION. THE PILOT LANDED DOWNWIND AND LONG WITHOUT RUNWAY LIGHTS. THE AIRPLANE RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY, CROSSED A SERVICE ROAD AND COLLIDED WITH A TREE, SEPARATING THE RIGHT WING FROM THE AIRPLANE.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 EST
Nearest AirportOcean Reef Club Airport (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length4050 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN5190V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSuncoast Flying Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-F1A6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind40° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data