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April 25, 1991 · Cessna 172 · N66717
Detroit, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Detroit, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N66717
Operator
Eximous Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA139
THE PILOT SAID THAT WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, FOR LANDING, HE FELT HE WAS TOO HIGH. HE DECIDED TO LAND ANYWAY, AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT LEFT THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND WITH A QUARTERING TAILWIND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT WAS NOT ATTAINED AND THE PILOT FAILED TO PERFORM A GO AROUND. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND CONDITION IN WHICH THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID THAT WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, FOR LANDING, HE FELT HE WAS TOO HIGH. HE DECIDED TO LAND ANYWAY, AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT LEFT THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND WITH A QUARTERING TAILWIND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 EDT
Nearest AirportGrosse Ile (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length4978 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN66717
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEximous Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC