On April 29, 1988, a Cessna 172M (registration N13261) was involved in an aviation accident near Fayetteville, WV. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT LANDED LONG AND WITH EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERRUN OF THE RUNWAY. INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING IS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot landed long on Runway 03, overran the runway, and struck a fence. Witness reported variable winds at 20 knots and this was the pilot's third landing attempt.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that after using a tetrahedron to determine wind direction, he landed on Runway 03. During the landing flare, the aircraft floated and did not touch down until halfway down the runway. The pilot stated he was unable to stop before overrunning the runway and striking a fence.
Witness Account
A pilot-witness reported that local winds were variable at 20 knots and that the wind favored a landing on Runway 03. The witness stated the aircraft touched down 1000 feet down the runway. According to the witness, this was the pilot's third attempt to land.
Aircraft and Mechanical Status
The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction with the aircraft.
What happened in the 29 Apr 1988 Cessna 172M accident near Fayetteville, WV?
A pilot landed long on Runway 03, overran the runway, and struck a fence. Witness reported variable winds at 20 knots and this was the pilot's third landing attempt.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 Apr 1988 Cessna 172M accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Apr 1988 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N13261, at Fayetteville, WV.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT LANDED LONG AND WITH EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERRUN OF THE RUNWAY. INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING IS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
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