N79097

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172KS/N: 17257879

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 10, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA405
Location
Boyne City, MI
Event ID
20100716X53446
Coordinates
45.208332, -84.990280
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and delayed go-around.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N79097
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17257879
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
172KC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BLUE MAX FLIERS INC
Address
PO BOX 513
Status
Deregistered
City
MANCELONA
State / Zip Code
MI 49659-0513
Country
United States

Analysis

Prior to arriving in the airport traffic pattern, the pilot heard that other aircraft were landing on runway 09 (4,000 feet long by 75 feet wide), and the winds were light and variable. The pilot stated, "I landed long on runway 09." He then attempted to go-around; however, the airplane's nose wheel struck the top of the airport perimeter fence. The airplane flipped over and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane. According to the pilot, the accident could have been prevented if he had initiated a go-around after the airplane had over-flown the first 1/3 of the runway and had not touched down.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA405