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August 30, 2013 · Cessna 172E · N3513S
Apex, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Apex, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172E
Tail Number
N3513S
Operator
Esterly Bryan H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA393
Immediately after the accident, the pilot reported to the responding police officer that he landed “hot,” and “overshot” the 1,950-foot-long turf runway. The airplane overran the departure end of the runway, struck a ditch, nosed over, and came to rest inverted with substantial damage to the wings, empennage, and tail section of the airplane. Interpolation of the airplane manufacturer’s landing distance chart revealed that the required landing distance over a 50-foot obstacle was approximately 1,300 feet. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent aircraft noseover.
Full Narrative
Immediately after the accident, the pilot reported to the responding police officer that he landed “hot,” and “overshot” the 1,950-foot-long turf runway. The airplane overran the departure end of the runway, struck a ditch, nosed over, and came to rest inverted with substantial damage to the wings, empennage, and tail section of the airplane. Interpolation of the airplane manufacturer’s landing distance chart revealed that the required landing distance over a 50-foot obstacle was approximately 1,300 feet. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 EDT
Nearest AirportDeck Airpark (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length1950 ft
Runway Width10 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172E
Tail NumberN3513S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEsterly Bryan H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · 0-300 SER · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time20:51