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April 22, 2024 · Cessna 172 E · N5645T
Ridgeway, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ridgeway, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 E
Tail Number
N5645T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA189
The pilot was flying in the airport traffic pattern and was landing on a 3,000-ft-long turf runway. The pilot stated that he “landed long” and that the airplane subsequently overran the departure end of the runway. The airplane’s wings, fuselage, and empennage were substantially damaged during the runway overrun. The pilot reported that there were not preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded a normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot was flying in the airport traffic pattern and was landing on a 3,000-ft-long turf runway. The pilot stated that he “landed long” and that the airplane subsequently overran the departure end of the runway. The airplane’s wings, fuselage, and empennage were substantially damaged during the runway overrun. The pilot reported that there were not preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded a normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPace Airport (1nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 E
Tail NumberN5645T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingVertical visibility 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 20 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time12:00
Weather SourcePILO