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October 14, 1989 · Cessna 172H · N1407F
Bay City, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bay City, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172H
Tail Number
N1407F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA013
PILOT MADE APPROACH TO 2600 FOOT RUNWAY MAINTAINING 90 MPH APPROACH SPEED BECAUSE OF CONCERN FOR AN EARLIER WINDSHEAR ADVISORY. TOUCHDOWN POINT WAS FURTHER DOWN RUNWAY THAN PILOT HAD PLANNED. PILOT ELECTED TO TRY TO STOP AIRCRAFT ON RUNWAY. AIRCRAFT DEPARTED END OF RUNWAY, WENT UP AND OVER A DIKE AND LANDED IN RIVER. AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJURIES TO PILOT OR PASSENGER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND IN A TIMELY MANNER.
Full Narrative
PILOT MADE APPROACH TO 2600 FOOT RUNWAY MAINTAINING 90 MPH APPROACH SPEED BECAUSE OF CONCERN FOR AN EARLIER WINDSHEAR ADVISORY. TOUCHDOWN POINT WAS FURTHER DOWN RUNWAY THAN PILOT HAD PLANNED. PILOT ELECTED TO TRY TO STOP AIRCRAFT ON RUNWAY. AIRCRAFT DEPARTED END OF RUNWAY, WENT UP AND OVER A DIKE AND LANDED IN RIVER. AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJURIES TO PILOT OR PASSENGER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportJames Clements (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length2345 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172H
Tail NumberN1407F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:52
Weather SourcePILO