N5803A

Substantial
None

Cessna 172S/N: 28403

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 18, 2007
NTSB Number
MIA08CA018
Location
McKinnon, TN
Event ID
20071207X01914
Coordinates
36.316665, -87.916664
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to perform a go around.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5803A
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
28403
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GOODMAN SAM
Address
109 E 10TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
COLUMBIA
State / Zip Code
TN 38401-3844
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated the airplane's approach was a little high for runway 8. The airplane was traveling about 70 mph when it touchdown on the runway. A gust of wind lifted the airplane. When the airplane touchdown back down on the ground, little runway distance remained. He considered executing a go around but saw the power lines beyond the runway and wasn't sure the airplane could clear them. He elected to cut engine power and stop; more so, to utilize the overrun grass area past the end of the runway if needed. Approximately 100 feet into the overrun area, the airplane nosed into a large ditch and flipped onto its back. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA08CA018