Casualties unknown

Aircraft Runs Off Runway After Discontinued Go-Around (N62920)

Kelley's Island, OH, US

On August 21, 1988, a Cessna 172M (registration N62920) operated by Suburban Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Kelley's Island, OH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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After experiencing a wind shift on final approach, a pilot attempted a go-around but discontinued due to trees, forcing a landing with limited runway remaining. The aircraft overran the runway, crossed a road, and struck a ditch, causing the nose gear to collapse.

Incident Overview

Shortly after crossing the runway threshold on final approach, the pilot encountered a wind shift and decided to attempt a go-around. The go-around was discontinued when the pilot judged that the aircraft would not be able to clear trees located at the departure end of the runway.

Forced Landing and Runway Excursion

The pilot proceeded to "force" a landing with approximately 100 yards of runway remaining. The aircraft was unable to stop before running off the departure end of the runway. It continued across a road and onto the grassy overrun.

Collision and Final Position

While on the overrun, the left main landing gear struck a small ditch. The aircraft veered to the left, causing the nose gear to collapse. The aircraft came to a stop in some brush at the edge of the trees.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Aug 1988 Cessna 172M accident near Kelley's Island, OH?

After experiencing a wind shift on final approach, a pilot attempted a go-around but discontinued due to trees, forcing a landing with limited runway remaining. The aircraft overran the runway, crossed a road, and struck a ditch, causing the nose gear to collapse.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Aug 1988 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N62920, operated by Suburban Aviation, Inc., at Kelley's Island, OH.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X26519. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.