On July 29, 1992, a Cessna 172P (registration N89900) operated by Int'l Airline Crew Training was involved in an aviation accident near Valkaria, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to stop the aircraft on the remaining runway length after touchdown, which resulted in an overrun and collision with a tree. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft traveling at 80 knots on final approach touched down midfield but failed to stop, overrunning the runway and striking a tree due to brake system failure.
What happened
The pilot was conducting an instrument or visual approach when he extended the flaps by ten degrees. He maintained a speed of 80 knots during the final phase of the approach. Upon touchdown approximately in the middle of the runway, the pilot applied the brakes. Despite this action, the aircraft continued to roll past the end of the paved surface. It left the runway environment and collided with a tree before coming to a complete stop.
The investigation
Following the accident, the director of maintenance conducted a post-accident examination of the brake system. The inspection was performed to determine if mechanical issues contributed to the overrun. The examination revealed no evidence of failure or malfunction within the braking mechanism.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to stop the aircraft on the remaining runway length after touchdown, which resulted in an overrun and collision with a tree.
What happened in the 29 Jul 1992 Cessna 172P accident near Valkaria, FL?
An aircraft traveling at 80 knots on final approach touched down midfield but failed to stop, overrunning the runway and striking a tree due to brake system failure.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 Jul 1992 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N89900, operated by Int'l Airline Crew Training, at Valkaria, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to stop the aircraft on the remaining runway length after touchdown, which resulted in an overrun and collision with a tree.
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