On November 6, 1982, a Cessna 172 (registration N54983) operated by Executive Air was involved in an aviation accident near Antioch, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to land long on a second attempt with insufficient flap extension in hilly terrain, resulting in a runway overrun. 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.
During a second landing attempt on hilly terrain, the pilot chose to land long rather than go around due to speed and configuration. The aircraft overran the runway, crossed a road, and came to rest in a ditch.
What happened
The pilot reported that during the second landing attempt, the approach was conducted at an excessive altitude and airspeed. The configuration of the aircraft was limited to only 20 degrees of flap extension. Due to the presence of hilly terrain surrounding the airport, the pilot made the decision to continue the landing rather than initiate a go-around procedure.
The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway distance and overran the paved surface. It continued its momentum across an adjacent road before entering a ditch on the other side.
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to land long on a second attempt with insufficient flap extension in hilly terrain, resulting in a runway overrun.
What happened in the 6 Nov 1982 Cessna 172 accident near Antioch, CA?
During a second landing attempt on hilly terrain, the pilot chose to land long rather than go around due to speed and configuration. The aircraft overran the runway, crossed a road, and came to rest in a ditch.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Nov 1982 involved a Cessna 172, registration N54983, operated by Executive Air, at Antioch, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's decision to land long on a second attempt with insufficient flap extension in hilly terrain, resulting in a runway overrun.
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