On January 15, 1990, a Cessna 172 (registration N7726U) operated by Crowley Ridge Fliers Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Dexter, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate control during landing, resulting in a touchdown short of the runway and subsequent impact with buried railroad ties on the overrun. 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 landed on runway 18 in gusty crosswind conditions, touching down short of the paved surface and striking buried railroad ties that caused structural damage.
What happened
The pilot reported conducting a landing on runway 18 while encountering wind from 220 degrees at 20 knots with gusts reaching 27 knots. The aircraft touched down short, coming to rest on the 200-foot overrun area beyond the end of the runway pavement. Upon touchdown, the nosewheel struck buried railroad ties that protruded above the surface of the overrun. This impact caused the nose wheel to collapse and resulted in damage to the firewall.
The investigation
The examination revealed that the nose gear failed due to the impact with the obstruction. The firewall sustained damage as a result of the collision with the buried railroad ties.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate control during landing, resulting in a touchdown short of the runway and subsequent impact with buried railroad ties on the overrun.
What happened in the 15 Jan 1990 Cessna 172 accident near Dexter, MO?
A pilot landed on runway 18 in gusty crosswind conditions, touching down short of the paved surface and striking buried railroad ties that caused structural damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jan 1990 Cessna 172 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Jan 1990 involved a Cessna 172, registration N7726U, operated by Crowley Ridge Fliers Inc., at Dexter, MO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate control during landing, resulting in a touchdown short of the runway and subsequent impact with buried railroad ties on the overrun.
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