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September 19, 2008 · Cessna 172 N · N739BX

Wadsworth, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wadsworth, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172 N
Tail Number
N739BX
Operator
Skypark
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA291

The pilot reported that he was intending to practice his skills in the local practice area since he had not flown in 18 days. Shortly after takeoff, he decided to stay in the traffic pattern and return to practice a full-stop landing. He stated that his approach was fast and the airplane touched down past the midfield yellow marking which designates the go-around point if the airplane has not touched down. The pilot reported that as he passed the yellow line, he was concerned that if he performed a go-around, he would not be able to clear the trees at the end of the runway so he elected to continue the landing. The airplane traveled off the end of the runway, through a barricade, and down sloping terrain where it nosed over. The pilot reported that he should have flown to the practice area to get comfortable with the airplane prior to landing and/or should have made the first landing at an airport with a longer, wider runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's excessive airspeed during the approach and landing and failure to perform a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the barricade and the down-sloping terrain at the end of the runway.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported he was intending to practice his flying skills in the local practice area since he had not flown in 18 days. Shortly after takeoff, he decided to stay in the traffic pattern and practice a full stop landing. He stated his approach was fast and the airplane touched down past the midfield yellow marking which designates the go-around point if the airplane has not touched down. The pilot reported that as he passed the yellow line, he was concerned that if he performed a go-around, he would not be able to clear the trees at the end of the runway so he elected to continue the landing. The airplane traveled off the end of the runway, through a barricade, and down sloping terrain where it nosed over. The pilot reported he should have flown to the practice area to get comfortable with the airplane prior to landing and/or should have made the first landing at an airport with a longer, wider runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportWeltzien Skypark (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length2410 ft
Runway Width37 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 N
Tail NumberN739BX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkypark
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O320 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 48
Altimeter30.35 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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