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April 16, 2006 · Cessna 172 M · N9970V

Griffin, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Griffin, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M
Tail Number
N9970V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL06CA065

The pilot stated that after takeoff he stayed in the traffic pattern. He completed one go-around, and intended to make a full stop landing on the second approach. The pilot stated that he landed long, slammed on the brakes, skidded over an embankment and the airplane nosed over. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident. When the pilot was asked how could the accident have been prevented he replied " land on the first third of the runway".

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun of the runway, collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over.

Full Narrative

On April 16, 2006, at 1445 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172 M, N9970V, registered to and operated by the private owner as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, went off the end of runway 32 during landing roll at Griffin-Spalding County Airport, Griffin, Georgia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged. The private pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Griffin-Spalding County Airport, Griffin, Georgia, on April 16, 2006 at 1415. The pilot stated that he departed the airport and stayed in closed traffic. The pilot completed one go-around, and intended to make a full stop landing on the second approach. The pilot stated that he landed long, slammed on the brakes, skidded over an embankment and the airplane nosed over inverted. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident. When the pilot was asked how could the accident have been prevented he replied " land on the first third of the runway".

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EDT
Nearest AirportGriffin-Spalding County Airpor (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length3701 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN9970V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data