Casualties unknown

1991-04-07: Cessna 172P (N9671A) — Civil Air Patrol, Inc. — College Park, MD

College Park, MD, US

On April 7, 1991, a Cessna 172P (registration N9671A) operated by Civil Air Patrol, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near College Park, MD. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT MISJUDGED ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERRUN OF THE RUNWAY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

After a go-around, the pilot attempted a second landing but was too high and fast. Touching down halfway, the airplane bounced and overran the runway, striking trees.

Incident Overview

The pilot reported that during the first landing attempt, he was too high and fast, prompting a go-around. On the second attempt, he configured the airplane with 20 degrees of flaps and an approach speed of 70 knots. Despite again being too high and fast according to his own account, he decided to proceed with the landing.

Landing and Overrun

The airplane touched down approximately halfway down the runway. After touchdown, it bounced and then touched down again near the end of the runway. The pilot stated that he was unable to stop in time to avoid overrunning the runway. The airplane subsequently struck trees beyond the runway.

Aircraft Damage

As a result of striking the trees, the airplane sustained damage. No further details about the extent of damage or occupant status were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X16735. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.