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April 28, 2017 · Cessna 172S S · N796SP
Jean, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Jean, NV
Aircraft
Cessna 172S S (2001)
Tail Number
N796SP
Operator
Santa Monica Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA248
The pilot reported that he chose to make an emergency landing due to his passenger not being responsive. He added that, during the landing, he "shot over and ended up in the grass at the end of the runway." The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation station located about 16 miles northeast of the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 340° at 20 knots, gusting to 32 knots. The pilot reported that the landing was on runway 20.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s runway selection, which resulted in landing with a tailwind and an unstabilized approach and subsequent runway overrun.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he elected to make an emergency landing due to his passenger not being responsive. He added that added that during the landing he "shot over and ended up in the grass at the end of the runway". The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation station located about 16 miles north east the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 340° at 20 knots, wind gusts at 32 knots. The pilot reported that the landing was on runway 20.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PDT
Nearest AirportJEAN (0nm SW)
Runway20R
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S S
Tail NumberN796SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSanta Monica Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 20 kt, gusting 32 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 7 C
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC