Casualties unknown

Airplane Overruns Runway After Long Landing, Strikes Trees and Entering Ravine (N1329E)

Falmouth, KY, US

On May 8, 1993, a Cessna 172N (registration N1329E) operated by Co-op Aircraft Service Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Falmouth, KY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT SWERVE, AND HIS DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION. 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.

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During landing, an airplane touched down about 2,500 feet past the approach end of a 4,000-foot runway, veered off, then returned to the runway. The pilot attempted a takeoff but ran out of runway, struck trees, and entered a ravine.

Event Description

The accident occurred during a landing on a 4,000-foot runway. The airplane touched down approximately 2,500 feet past the approach end. During the touchdown of the nose gear, the airplane pulled to the left and veered off the runway surface. The pilot maneuvered the airplane back onto the runway at about 3,700 feet past the approach end.

Attempted Takeoff

After regaining the runway, the pilot reported adding power and attempting to take off. However, the airplane did not gain altitude and ran out of usable runway. It continued past the end of the runway, struck trees, and eventually entered a ravine located about 500 feet beyond the runway's end.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that there were no airframe or engine anomalies prior to the accident. No other details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or occupant injuries were provided in the initial report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 May 1993 Cessna 172N accident near Falmouth, KY?

During landing, an airplane touched down about 2,500 feet past the approach end of a 4,000-foot runway, veered off, then returned to the runway. The pilot attempted a takeoff but ran out of runway, struck trees, and entered a ravine.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 May 1993 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N1329E, operated by Co-op Aircraft Service Inc., at Falmouth, KY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT SWERVE, AND HIS DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12306. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.