On April 23, 1992, a Cessna 172N (registration N733XP) operated by Brian D. Anderson was involved in an aviation accident near New Madison, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the flare, resulting in a long landing, runway overrun, and subsequent collision with terrain and structures. 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.
The pilot floated down the runway after flaring too high at 70 knots, overran the 1600-foot strip, and struck a tree and house.
What happened
The pilot reported that he was attempting to land on a runway with a length of approximately 1600 feet. During the final approach, he initiated the flare maneuver at an indicated airspeed of 70 knots. This decision resulted in the aircraft floating for several hundred feet along the runway surface before finally making contact with the pavement.
After touchdown, the pilot applied the brakes in an effort to decelerate and bring the airplane to a stop within the remaining distance. However, the aircraft failed to stop in time and overran the end of the runway. Upon exiting the paved surface, the airplane crossed a street adjacent to the airfield. The left wing subsequently struck a tree, and the right wing impacted a house located near the runway threshold.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the flare, resulting in a long landing, runway overrun, and subsequent collision with terrain and structures.
What happened in the 23 Apr 1992 Cessna 172N accident near New Madison, OH?
The pilot floated down the runway after flaring too high at 70 knots, overran the 1600-foot strip, and struck a tree and house.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Apr 1992 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N733XP, operated by Brian D. Anderson, at New Madison, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the flare, resulting in a long landing, runway overrun, and subsequent collision with terrain and structures.
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