N618PD

Substantial
Minor

Cessna 172S/N: 172S8359

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA464
Location
WESTMINSTER, MD
Event ID
20190730X94556
Coordinates
39.466945, -77.017501
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper decision to continue the landing with the airplane high and fast during the approach, which resulted in a long landing and a subsequent runway overrun and nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N618PD
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8359
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DREAM FLIGHT LLC
Address
200 AIRPORT DR SPC 12
Status
Deregistered
City
WESTMINSTER
State / Zip Code
MD 21157-3045
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the approach for landing, the airplane was fast and high, but he continued the approach. The airplane subsequently landed on the last third of the runway and he applied brakes, but the airplane overran the runway and nosed over.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing lift strut.

The pilot reported that there was no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA464