Casualties unknown

Airplane Skids Off Runway and Noses Over During Landing in Gusty Winds (N5244F)

Myrtle Beach, SC, US

On March 16, 1988, a Cessna 172F (registration N5244F) operated by Myrtle Beach Afb Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Myrtle Beach, SC. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported the airplane sank rapidly about 100 ft above the runway threshold. After adding power and flaring, it touched down, pitched down, rolled right, skidded off the right side of the runway, and nosed over. Tower reported wind gusts of 25 kts and higher with variable direction.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during the approach, the airplane began to sink rapidly approximately 100 feet above the runway threshold. In response, the pilot added power and initiated a flare. Upon touchdown, the airplane pitched down and rolled to the right. Subsequently, the airplane skidded off the right side of the runway and nosed over.

Wind Conditions

The tower chief controller reported that wind gusts of 25 knots and higher had been observed at the airport prior to the accident. The wind direction had also varied. Additionally, the controller noted that airport ATIS broadcasts had included wind gust advisories for over two hours preceding the accident.

Aircraft Damage

No information on aircraft type, registration, or damage is available from the source.

Occupants and Injuries

No information on occupants or injuries is stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Mar 1988 Cessna 172F accident near Myrtle Beach, SC?

A pilot reported the airplane sank rapidly about 100 ft above the runway threshold. After adding power and flaring, it touched down, pitched down, rolled right, skidded off the right side of the runway, and nosed over. Tower reported wind gusts of 25 kts and higher with variable direction.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Mar 1988 involved a Cessna 172F, registration N5244F, operated by Myrtle Beach Afb Aero Club, at Myrtle Beach, SC.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25206. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.