Aviation Accident Summary NYC89LA120

SO. BETHLEHEM, NY, USA

Aircraft #1

N6105E

CESSNA 172

Analysis

THE AIRCRAFT RAN OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND ONTO SOFT GROUND DURING LANDING ROLL. THE NOSE WHEEL DUG INTO THE SOFT SOD AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS MISJUDGEMENT OF LANDING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN THE FAILURE TO TOUCHDOWN AT A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. THE PILOT ALSO FAILED TO PERFORM A GO-AROUND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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