N18509

Substantial
None

CESSNA 177BS/N: 17702538

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 19, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA14CA364
Location
Falmouth, MA
Event ID
20140728X73636
Coordinates
41.585556, -70.540275
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 misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in a touchdown near the departure end of the runway, a runway excursion, and collision with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N18509
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17702538
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
177BC177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SANTANGELO MARGARET S EXECUTRIX
Address
40 MONAHANSETT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MASHPEE
State / Zip Code
MA 02649-4742
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, he elected to conduct a landing on runway 25 at his destination airport. He stated that the windsock indicated a crosswind, that did not favor either runway. The pilot flew the approach to landing at a speed of 65-75 knots. The pilot realized right before touchdown that he was going to land long and go off the end of the runway. After touching down the airplane veered to the right and struck a runway light then subsequently impacted trees that were located approximately 300 feet off the end of the runway. The airplane received substantial damage to the wings. According to a witness who resided next to the airport he advised the pilot, that he landed with a tailwind and should have used runway 7. Approximately 5 minutes after the accident occurred, an Automated Weather Observing System located 3 miles north of the accident site also reported winds of 080 degrees at 5 knots. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA14CA364