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February 9, 2001 · Cessna 172P · N62332

Miamisburg, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Miamisburg, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N62332
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC01LA078

The pilot was returning from a night pleasure flight, and for 30 minutes, had difficulty locating the airport. After he located what he thought was the correct airport, he turned the runway lights on, to high intensity, for confirmation. He left the runway lights on high intensity, and entered the traffic pattern. He then turned the airplane onto final, and "followed the VASI lights to the approach area." As the airplane touched down, it simultaneously struck the last approach light. The pilot stated that the approach lights and his low altitude during the approach prevented recognition of his height above the runway. The pilot had 92 hours of flight time.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors included the nighttime conditions, and the pilot's improper decision to leave the runway lighting at high intensity.

Full Narrative

On February 8, 2001, about 1930 Eastern Standard Time, a Cessna 172P, N62332, was substantially damaged after landing short of the runway at Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport (MGY), Miamisburg, Ohio. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No flight plan was filed for the local personal flight, which was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that he was returning from a pleasure flight, and for 30 minutes, had difficulty locating the airport. After he located what he thought was the airport, he turned the runway lights on, to high intensity, to confirm it was the correct one. He left the runway lights on high intensity, and entered the traffic pattern for Runway 20. He then turned the airplane onto final, and "followed the VASI lights to the approach area." As the airplane touched down, it simultaneously struck the last approach light. According to the pilot, "The approach lights and low altitude prevented recognition of actual height above the runway." The pilot had 92 hours of flight time, with 30 hours in the preceding 90 days. Winds at the airport, about the time of the landing, were from 150 degrees true, at 4 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EST
Nearest AirportDayton-Wright Brothers (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN62332
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind150° @ 4 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 52
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data