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April 17, 1989 · Cessna 172 · N6105E
So. Bethlehem, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
So. Bethlehem, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N6105E
Operator
C & F Air Sales
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC89LA120
THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND ONTO SOFT GROUND DURING LANDING ROLL. THE NOSE WHEEL DUG INTO THE SOFT SOD AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOTS MISJUDGEMENT OF LANDING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN THE FAILURE TO TOUCHDOWN AT A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. THE PILOT ALSO FAILED TO PERFORM A GO-AROUND.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND ONTO SOFT GROUND DURING LANDING ROLL. THE NOSE WHEEL DUG INTO THE SOFT SOD AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportSo. Albany (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length2850 ft
Runway Width28 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN6105E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorC & F Air Sales
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190°
Visibility35 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO