N739BX

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17270423

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 19, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA291
Location
Wadsworth, OH
Event ID
20081004X12052
Coordinates
41.028331, -81.798614
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's excessive airspeed during the approach and landing and failure to perform a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the barricade and the down-sloping terrain at the end of the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17270423
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SKYPARK INC
Address
3071 GREENWICH RD
City
WADSWORTH
State / Zip Code
OH 44281-9516
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported he was intending to practice his flying skills in the local practice area since he had not flown in 18 days. Shortly after takeoff, he decided to stay in the traffic pattern and practice a full stop landing. He stated his approach was fast and the airplane touched down past the midfield yellow marking which designates the go-around point if the airplane has not touched down. The pilot reported that as he passed the yellow line, he was concerned that if he performed a go-around, he would not be able to clear the trees at the end of the runway so he elected to continue the landing. The airplane traveled off the end of the runway, through a barricade, and down sloping terrain where it nosed over. The pilot reported he should have flown to the practice area to get comfortable with the airplane prior to landing and/or should have made the first landing at an airport with a longer, wider runway.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA291