On November 3, 1988, a Cessna 172N (registration N734ZM) operated by Tri-city Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Rogersville, TN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Excessive braking caused the tires to blow out, leading to loss of control and collision with a parked truck and 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 ferrying a Cessna 172N for maintenance landed on a taxiway after finding the runway closed. Both tires blew out due to excessive braking, leading to loss of control and collision with a parked truck and fence.
Incident
The pilot was ferrying the airplane to obtain scheduled maintenance. Upon arrival over the airport, he discovered that the only runway was closed for maintenance. He then elected to land on a taxiway. After touchdown, he applied the brakes firmly during a short-field landing. Both tires blew out during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of control. The airplane subsequently collided with a parked truck and a fence.
Investigation
Examination of the airplane's tires revealed that they had blown out as a result of excessive braking. The distance from the taxiway entrance at the runway edge to the truck was approximately 500 feet. Several hangars and other obstacles were located off the end of the taxiway along the airplane's initial direction of travel. Review of a Cessna 172N information manual indicated that about 500 feet was required for the landing roll under the conditions reported by the pilot.
A Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) (D) advising of the closed runway had been issued two days earlier and was in effect at the time of the accident.
Probable cause
Excessive braking caused the tires to blow out, leading to loss of control and collision with a parked truck and a fence.
What happened in the 3 Nov 1988 Cessna 172N accident near Rogersville, TN?
A pilot ferrying a Cessna 172N for maintenance landed on a taxiway after finding the runway closed. Both tires blew out due to excessive braking, leading to loss of control and collision with a parked truck and fence.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Nov 1988 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N734ZM, operated by Tri-city Aviation, at Rogersville, TN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Excessive braking caused the tires to blow out, leading to loss of control and collision with a parked truck and a fence.
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