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May 24, 2010 · Cessna 172S · N169ER

East Haddam, CT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
East Haddam, CT
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N169ER
Operator
Academy of Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA278

According to the pilot, he was attempting to land on runway 32, a 2,120-foot-long, 50-foot-wide, asphalt runway, when he realized he was going to land "long," and attempted a go-around. He applied full throttle; however, the airplane touched down about halfway down the runway, and veered to the left. The airplane departed the left side of runway, and came to rest on grass about 75 feet from the runway. The nose gear separated and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical anomalies during the flight. He reported about 175 hours of total flight experience, all accumulated in the same make and model as the accident airplane. He also reported that winds at the time of the accident were from 200 degrees at 5 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's delayed decision to attempt a go-around, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, he was attempting to land on runway 32, a 2,120-foot-long, 50-foot-wide, asphalt runway, when he realized he was going to land "long," and attempted a go-around. He applied full throttle; however, the airplane touched down about halfway down the runway, and veered to the left. The airplane departed the left side of runway, and came to rest on grass about 75 feet from the runway. The nose gear separated and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical anomalies during the flight. He reported about 175 hours of total flight experience, all accumulated in the same make and model as the accident airplane. He also reported that winds at the time of the accident were from 200 degrees at 5 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EDT
Nearest AirportGoodspeed (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length2120 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN169ER
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAcademy of Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data