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September 16, 2002 · Cessna 172P · N54091

Sturtevant, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sturtevant, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N54091
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI02LA280

The airplane overran the runway after skidding for about 300 feet which was then followed by propeller strikes for a distance of 800 feet down the 2,272 foot long runway. The pilot had a total time of 91 hours.

NTSB Probable Cause

The proper touchdown point not attained and the approach speed not obtained/maintained by the pilot.

Full Narrative

On September 15, 2002, at 1900 central daylight time, a Cessna 172P, N54091, operated as a rental airplane, was substantially damaged during a landing overrun on runway 08R (2,272 feet by 33 feet, asphalt) at Sylvania Airport, Sturtevant, Wisconsin. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The private rated pilot was uninjured. The local flight originated at 1855. Inspection of the runway revealed skid marks 300 feet in length followed by slash marks which were spaced about 8 inches apart in the last 800 feet of the runway. The pilot accumulated a total flight time of 91 hours. The National Transportation Safety Board or Federal Aviation Administration did not receive a 6120.1/2 Pilot/Operator Accident report from the pilot.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSYLVANIA (0nm)
Runway08R
Runway Length2272 ft
Runway Width33 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN54091
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 25 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 52
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data