On January 30, 1982, a Cessna 172P (registration N53294) operated by West Isle Air, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Sinclair Island, WA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
While landing with a tailwind on a wet grass runway, the pilot was unable to stop. The aircraft exited the runway, crossed a fence, and came to rest on a road.
Airport Description
The airstrip was privately owned and approximately 1,200 feet long. The final 25 percent of Runway 33 had a rightward angle of about 30 degrees. The runway was considered unidirectional; landings were normally performed to the north/northwest, and takeoffs to the south/southeast. Trees up to 50 feet tall were located at the northern end, while the southern end was essentially unobstructed with an overwater approach.
Landing and Overrun
The aircraft was landing on the wet, grass runway with a 5-knot tailwind. The pilot was unable to stop the aircraft within the available runway length. The airplane continued off the end of the runway, slid through a fence, and eventually stopped on a road.
What happened in the 30 Jan 1982 Cessna 172P accident near Sinclair Island, WA?
While landing with a tailwind on a wet grass runway, the pilot was unable to stop. The aircraft exited the runway, crossed a fence, and came to rest on a road.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Jan 1982 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N53294, operated by West Isle Air, Inc., at Sinclair Island, WA.
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