N169ER

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S10416

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 24, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA278
Location
East Haddam, CT
Event ID
20100521X04536
Coordinates
41.445556, -72.455558
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 delayed decision to attempt a go-around, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N169ER
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S10416
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
E & R AVIATION SERVICES INC
Address
1903 TEMPLE AVE #311
Status
Deregistered
City
SIGNAL HILL
State / Zip Code
CA 90755
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, he was attempting to land on runway 32, a 2,120-foot-long, 50-foot-wide, asphalt runway, when he realized he was going to land "long," and attempted a go-around. He applied full throttle; however, the airplane touched down about halfway down the runway, and veered to the left. The airplane departed the left side of runway, and came to rest on grass about 75 feet from the runway. The nose gear separated and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical anomalies during the flight. He reported about 175 hours of total flight experience, all accumulated in the same make and model as the accident airplane. He also reported that winds at the time of the accident were from 200 degrees at 5 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA278