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April 28, 1990 · Cessna C-172 · N3242L
Matawan, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Matawan, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna C-172
Tail Number
N3242L
Operator
Thomas E Morris
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC90LA094
THE FLIGHT DEPARTED BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS ON AN IFR FLIGHT PLAN TO MARLBORO AIRPORT. AFTER IDENTIFYING THE AIRPORT, THE IFR FLIGHT PLAN WAS CANCELLED. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 1100 FEET DOWN THE R/W. AT THIS TIME THE PILOT SAW RED LIGHTS AND REALIZED THAT HE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT AND IT RAN OFF THE END, DOWN A SHORT EMBANKMENT AND INTO A SOFT FIELD WHERE THE NOSE WHEEL DUG IN AND BROKE OFF AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED ONTO ITS BACK.
NTSB Probable Cause
PILOT FACTOR IN THAT THE PILOT LANDED LONG AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE A/C ON THE REMAINING R/W.
Full Narrative
THE FLIGHT DEPARTED BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS ON AN IFR FLIGHT PLAN TO MARLBORO AIRPORT. AFTER IDENTIFYING THE AIRPORT, THE IFR FLIGHT PLAN WAS CANCELLED. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 1100 FEET DOWN THE R/W. AT THIS TIME THE PILOT SAW RED LIGHTS AND REALIZED THAT HE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT AND IT RAN OFF THE END, DOWN A SHORT EMBANKMENT AND INTO A SOFT FIELD WHERE THE NOSE WHEEL DUG IN AND BROKE OFF AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED ONTO ITS BACK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:45 EDT
Nearest AirportMARLBORO (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2170 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna C-172
Tail NumberN3242L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas E Morris
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind190° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO