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April 3, 2010 · Cessna 172K · N79234
Romney, WV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Romney, WV
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N79234
Operator
Thompson Loudoun L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA212
While landing on a 2,290-foot private turf runway, the airplane continued beyond the end of the runway, went through a barbed wire fence, and collided with a tree. The pilot stated that he landed with a 20-knot tailwind and was unable to stop before the end of the runway. The airplane’s right wing was substantially damaged. No mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported by the pilot.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper decision to land with a 20-knot tailwind and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Full Narrative
While landing on a 2,290-foot private turf runway, the airplane continued beyond the end of the runway, went through a barbed wire fence, and collided with a tree. The pilot stated he landed with a 20-knot tailwind and was unable to stop before the end of the runway. The airplane’s right wing was substantially damaged. No mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported by the pilot.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportEastview Private Airport (900nm)
Runway23
Runway Length2290 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN79234
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThompson Loudoun L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time18:28
Weather SourceWFAC