On June 19, 1989, a Cessna 210A (registration N9520X) was involved in an aviation accident near Ocean City, MD. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO GO AROUND AFTER LANDING LONG & RECOVERING FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED ON THE APCH, HIS IMPROPER FLARE FOR THE LANDING, HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, AND THE… This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During approach, the pilot used 90 mph speed instead of the usual 75-80 mph, landed long with full flaps, bounced, applied power, but was unable to stop, resulting in an overrun and impact with a localizer transmitter.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during an approach to land, the aircraft's speed was 90 miles per hour (mph) rather than the 75 to 80 mph that was normally used. The pilot employed full flaps on the approach and touched down approximately one-third of the way down the runway.
Sequence of Events
Upon touchdown, the aircraft bounced. The pilot applied power to recover from the bounce, then continued the landing. However, the aircraft was unable to stop on the remaining runway. It continued off the end of the runway, went down a slope, and struck a localizer transmitter.
Aircraft Condition
No mechanical malfunction of the aircraft was reported. The aircraft sustained damage from the impact with the localizer transmitter.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 19 Jun 1989 Cessna 210A accident near Ocean City, MD?
During approach, the pilot used 90 mph speed instead of the usual 75-80 mph, landed long with full flaps, bounced, applied power, but was unable to stop, resulting in an overrun and impact with a localizer transmitter.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Jun 1989 involved a Cessna 210A, registration N9520X, at Ocean City, MD.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO GO AROUND AFTER LANDING LONG & RECOVERING FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED ON THE APCH, HIS IMPROPER FLARE FOR THE LANDING, HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, AND THE AIRPORT FACILITY (LOCALIZER TRANSMITTER) BEYOND THE END OF THE…