On October 3, 1992, a Cessna 172P (registration N51829) operated by Rhoades Aviation, Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Kokomo, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to attempt a landing on a sod runway with insufficient length for a safe stop, resulting in an aborted landing and collision with a fence. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot attempted to land on a 1750-foot sod runway but determined there was insufficient distance to stop. After applying power to go around, the aircraft struck a fence beyond the runway end.
What happened
The pilot initiated an approach to land on a sod runway with 1750 feet of usable surface. Upon touchdown, which occurred beyond the midpoint of the available strip, the pilot assessed that there was insufficient distance remaining to bring the aircraft to a safe stop. Consequently, the decision was made to abort the landing and execute a go-around maneuver.
During this critical phase, the carburetor heat was engaged and the flaps were extended to full down position. The airplane lifted off from the runway but failed to clear the terrain immediately beyond the threshold. Approximately 400 feet past the end of the sod strip, the aircraft impacted a fence.
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to attempt a landing on a sod runway with insufficient length for a safe stop, resulting in an aborted landing and collision with a fence.
What happened in the 3 Oct 1992 Cessna 172P accident near Kokomo, IN?
A pilot attempted to land on a 1750-foot sod runway but determined there was insufficient distance to stop. After applying power to go around, the aircraft struck a fence beyond the runway end.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Oct 1992 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N51829, operated by Rhoades Aviation, Inc, at Kokomo, IN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's decision to attempt a landing on a sod runway with insufficient length for a safe stop, resulting in an aborted landing and collision with a fence.
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