On July 8, 1987, a Cessna 172N (registration N5005E) was involved in an aviation accident near Naples, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's delayed decision to go around after a high-speed touchdown, which resulted in the landing gear striking a fence. 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.
A pilot touched down with excessive speed on a 3400-foot runway and attempted a go-around, resulting in the landing gear striking a fence near the runway end.
What happened
The pilot reported that the aircraft approached the runway with excessive airspeed. Upon touchdown approximately halfway down the 3400-foot runway, the pilot determined that stopping within the remaining distance was not feasible. Consequently, an attempt was made to initiate a go-around. During this maneuver, the landing gear struck a fence located near the end of the runway. The impact caused the aircraft to drag back onto the ground surface.
The investigation
The pilot acknowledged that the decision to abort the landing and execute a go-around should have been made earlier than it was. The sequence of events indicates that the late initiation of the go-around contributed to the gear striking the obstruction.
Probable cause
The pilot's delayed decision to go around after a high-speed touchdown, which resulted in the landing gear striking a fence.
What happened in the 8 Jul 1987 Cessna 172N accident near Naples, FL?
A pilot touched down with excessive speed on a 3400-foot runway and attempted a go-around, resulting in the landing gear striking a fence near the runway end.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Jul 1987 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N5005E, at Naples, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's delayed decision to go around after a high-speed touchdown, which resulted in the landing gear striking a fence.
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