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October 8, 2012 · Cessna 172P · N97757

Cedar Key, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cedar Key, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N97757
Operator
Ultimate Air Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA016

The pilot reported that the airplane was too high during his first approach to the 2,355-foot-long asphalt runway, so he performed a go-around. During his second approach, the airplane touched down normally; however, the pilot was not able to stop the airplane before the end of the runway. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway about 100 feet before the end and came to rest, nose down, in a marshy area. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its nose gear and firewall. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Based on the tire marks on the runway, which were continuous and began about 600 feet before the departure end of the runway and then veered off the left side of the runway, it is likely that the pilot landed long on the relatively short runway and was unable to stop the airplane on the remaining pavement.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane was too high during his first approach to the 2,355-foot-long, 100-foot-wide, asphalt runway, and he performed a go-around. During his second approach, the airplane touched down normally; however, he was not able to stop before the end of the runway. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway, about 100-feet prior to the end and came to rest in a marsh area. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its nose gear and firewall. Examination of the airplane, which included an examination of the left and right brakes by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Tire marks which corresponded to the airplane were observed to begin at a point that was about 600 feet prior to the end of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCEDARKEY (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length2355 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN97757
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUltimate Air Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 19 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data