On April 23, 1987, a Cessna 172G (registration N1107F) operated by Bernard C. Snock was involved in an aviation accident near Houston, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain proper control during the landing flare, which resulted in a long touchdown and subsequent runway overrun, influenced by his decision not to abort the landing due to high tension wires. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot on a solo local flight touched down too far down the runway and, influenced by high tension wires, chose not to abort the landing, resulting in a nose-over accident.
What happened
A student pilot was conducting a solo flight in the local area when the aircraft landed significantly beyond the intended touchdown zone. The pilot later explained that the decision to continue the landing rather than execute a go-around was influenced by the presence of high tension wires overhead, which affected his judgment at a critical moment.
The aircraft traveled past the end of the runway and encountered rough terrain. This uneven ground caused the nose gear to collapse, resulting in a nose-over attitude for the aircraft.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain proper control during the landing flare, which resulted in a long touchdown and subsequent runway overrun, influenced by his decision not to abort the landing due to high tension wires.
What happened in the 23 Apr 1987 Cessna 172G accident near Houston, TX?
A student pilot on a solo local flight touched down too far down the runway and, influenced by high tension wires, chose not to abort the landing, resulting in a nose-over accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Apr 1987 involved a Cessna 172G, registration N1107F, operated by Bernard C. Snock, at Houston, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain proper control during the landing flare, which resulted in a long touchdown and subsequent runway overrun, influenced by his decision not to abort the landing due to high tension wires.
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