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October 11, 2000 · Cessna 172K · N7396G

Indiantown, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Indiantown, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N7396G
Operator
Dino M Ninku
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL01LA006

According to the pilot, upon landing on the dry grass/turf runway 13, despite attempts to stop, the airplane continued to roll past the runway threshold, approaching the ditch abeam the runway. Right rudder was applied unsuccessfully to avoid the ditch, and the airplane ran off of the runway into the ditch and nosed over. Examination of the wreckage revealed no faults or failures associated with the airplane's braking system. Tire marks were found near the end of the runway where the airplane had touched down. The tire marks continued off the end of the grass runway into the ditch where the airplane nosed over. No mechanical problems were discovered during the examination of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot had excessive airspeed, misjudged the landing distance, and did not perform a go-around, which resulted in a nose over. The ditch was a contributing factor.

Full Narrative

On October 11, 2000, at 1915 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172K, N7396G, collided with a ditch beyond the runway threshold after landing at the Indiantown Airport in Indiantown, Florida. The airplane was operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The certified flight instructor and dual student were not injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight originated from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at 1815. According to the pilot, upon landing on the dry grass/turf runway 13, despite attempts to stop, the airplane continued to roll past the runway threshold, approaching a ditch abeam the runway. Right rudder was applied unsuccessfully to avoid the ditch, and the airplane ran off the end of the runway into the ditch and nosed over. Weather in the area at the time of the accident was reported to be winds from 040 at 14 knots, gusting to 19. Examination of the wreckage revealed no faults or failures associated with the airplane's braking system. Tire marks were found near the end of the runway where the airplane had touched down. The tire marks continued off the end of the grass runway into the ditch where the airplane nosed over. No mechanical problems were discovered during the examination of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 EDT
Nearest AirportIndiantown (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length6300 ft
Runway Width250 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN7396G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDino M Ninku
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0320-E2D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 19 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind40° @ 14 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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