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April 6, 2021 · Cessna 172F · N5424R
Fayetteville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fayetteville, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172F (1965)
Tail Number
N5424R
Operator
Cape Fear Aviation Maintenance
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA176
The pilot was landing the airplane on a 3,500-ft-long runway and reported that the airplane was “long and fast” during the approach. The airplane floated down the runway before eventually touching down. Seeing that the end of the runway was approaching, the pilot applied the brakes. After the nose landing gear touched down, the airplane veered off the runway to the left. As it departed the runway surface, the propeller struck the ground and the airplane nosed over. The airplane’s fuselage, left wing, and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent noseover.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the airplane on a 3,500-ft-long runway and reported that the airplane was “long and fast” during the approach. The airplane floated down the runway before eventually touching down. Seeing that the end of the runway was approaching, the pilot applied the brakes. After the nose landing gear touched down, the airplane veered off the runway to the left. As it departed the runway surface, the propeller struck the ground and the airplane nosed over. The airplane’s fuselage, left wing, and vertical stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportGrays Creek (1nm NW)
Runway17/3
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172F
Tail NumberN5424R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCape Fear Aviation Maintenance
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 3 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC