On July 19, 1992, a Cessna 172P (registration N5247K) operated by Hirshon & Nagy Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Kernville, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY; POORLY PLANNED APPROACH; FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCH DOWN POINT; AND DELAY IN EXECUTING THE GO-AROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE EXISTING TAILWIND AND CROSSWIND. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot landing on Runway 17 despite an advisory for Runway 35 landed long and attempted a takeoff, during which the main landing gear struck a stone embankment beyond the runway.
Incident Details
The airport provided the pilot with an airport advisory indicating that Runway 35 was recommended due to surface winds from the west/northwest at 15 knots. The pilot elected to land to the south on Runway 17. During the initial landing attempt, the pilot executed a go-around.
Sequence of Events
On the second landing attempt, the pilot failed to attain the proper touchdown point and landed long instead of executing a go-around. Realizing that the remaining runway was insufficient to stop the airplane, the pilot elected to take off. Shortly after lift-off, the main landing gear struck a 3-foot high stone embankment located about 120 feet beyond the departure end of the runway.
Airport Information
The Airport Facility Directory identifies the 3-foot high stone embankment. No other details about the airport or aircraft were provided in the source.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 19 Jul 1992 Cessna 172P accident near Kernville, CA?
A pilot landing on Runway 17 despite an advisory for Runway 35 landed long and attempted a takeoff, during which the main landing gear struck a stone embankment beyond the runway.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Jul 1992 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N5247K, operated by Hirshon & Nagy Aviation, at Kernville, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF THE WRONG RUNWAY; POORLY PLANNED APPROACH; FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCH DOWN POINT; AND DELAY IN EXECUTING THE GO-AROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE EXISTING TAILWIND AND CROSSWIND.
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