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May 30, 2022 · Cessna 172M · N20487
East Sound, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
East Sound, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 172M (1973)
Tail Number
N20487
Operator
Point to Point Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA194
The pilot reported that the airplane floated over the grass runway in ground effect for longer than expected and touched down midfield. He was unable to stop on the wet runway and the airplane slid into heavy brush and trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point which, resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane floated over the grass runway in ground effect for longer than expected and touched down midfield. He was unable to stop on the wet runway and the airplane slid into heavy brush and trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:35 PDT
Nearest AirportWaldron Airstrip (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width300 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN20487
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPoint to Point Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 50 F
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time11:35
Weather SourceWFAC