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September 9, 1989 · Cessna 172N · N734UG
Bayport, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bayport, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N734UG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC89LA214
THE PILOT SAID THAT DURING LANDING HE CAME IN HIGH AND FAST. THE AIRCRAFT BALLOONED TWICE AND HE ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND BUT DECIDED TO ABORT. THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY HITTING A TREE WITH THE LEFT WING.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGING SPEED AND DISTANCE RESULTING IN HIS OVERSHOOTING THE LANDING AND RUNNING OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID THAT DURING LANDING HE CAME IN HIGH AND FAST. THE AIRCRAFT BALLOONED TWICE AND HE ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND BUT DECIDED TO ABORT. THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY HITTING A TREE WITH THE LEFT WING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 EDT
Nearest AirportBAYPORT (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN734UG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0