Casualties unknown

1984-10-10: Cessna 177RG (N52936) — Concord, CA

Concord, CA, US

On October 10, 1984, a Cessna 177RG (registration N52936) was involved in an aviation accident near Concord, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot conducting a go-around due to excessive speed was cleared to land on the intended runway but mistakenly landed on a different runway, subsequently overrunning into a fence after touchdown.

Incident Overview

During an approach to a runway, the pilot initiated a go-around while on final approach because of excessive speed. After re-entering the traffic pattern, air traffic control cleared the pilot to land on a different runway. The controller also advised the pilot to begin a right base turn.

Sequence of Events

The pilot executed the turn to base and final, but mistakenly aligned with the wrong runway. The aircraft touched down on a runway that was not the one for which clearance was given. After touchdown, the pilot observed that the end of the runway was approaching rapidly. The pilot decided that a go-around would not be safe at that point and continued the landing roll, subsequently overrunning the runway and coming to rest in a fence.

Pilot Account

The pilot stated that the initial go-around was due to excessive speed on final approach to the original runway. The pilot also noted that after landing on the wrong runway, the remaining runway distance was insufficient, and a go-around was deemed unsafe.

Outcome

The aircraft came to a stop after striking a fence. No further details on injuries, damage, or aircraft type were provided in the investigation source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X41402. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.