Casualties unknown

Aircraft Overruns Runway During No-Flap Landing (N737DR)

Mocksville, NC, US

On September 24, 1983, a Cessna 172 (registration N737DR) was involved in an aviation accident near Mocksville, NC. 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.

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An aircraft overran the runway during a no-flap landing roll-out after the pilot reported an electrical failure and returned to land. The approach was high and fast, leading to a long touchdown, and the aircraft nosed over after exiting the runway.

Incident Overview

An aircraft overran the runway during the roll-out phase of a landing performed without flaps. The pilot reported experiencing an electrical failure after takeoff, which prompted a return to the airport for landing. During the approach, the pilot was unable to extend the flaps due to the reported electrical issue. The approach was described as high and fast, and the aircraft touched down long on the runway. After departing the runway end, the aircraft nosed over.

Investigation Findings

A subsequent examination of the aircraft's electrical system did not reveal any malfunctions or failures. Further investigation disclosed that the aircraft required a jump start prior to the flight. The circumstances of the electrical system anomaly reported by the pilot remain unexplained based on the examination results.

Operational Details

The landing was conducted without flaps, resulting in a higher than normal touchdown speed and longer landing distance. The pilot's decision to continue the approach despite being high and fast led to an extended touchdown point, leaving insufficient runway remaining to stop before the end.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Sept 1983 Cessna 172 accident near Mocksville, NC?

An aircraft overran the runway during a no-flap landing roll-out after the pilot reported an electrical failure and returned to land. The approach was high and fast, leading to a long touchdown, and the aircraft nosed over after exiting the runway.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Sept 1983 involved a Cessna 172, registration N737DR, at Mocksville, NC.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X44443. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.