On June 2, 1993, a Cessna 172 (registration N64206) operated by Air Tuskegee Limited was involved in an aviation accident near Tuskegee, AL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ESTABLISH A FINAL APPROACH COURSE TO THE RUNWAY SURFACE DURING A NIGHT LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE INOPERATIVE AIRCRAFT LANDING LIGHT. 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.
During approach to a dimly lit runway, a pilot discovered the landing light failed. After resetting the circuit breaker with no success, the pilot continued to a lighted area but touched down in grass, hitting a depression.
Incident Overview
According to the pilot, while on approach to a dimly lit runway, he discovered that the aircraft's landing light would not illuminate. His troubleshooting revealed that the landing light circuit breaker had popped. After resetting the breaker, the landing light still failed to operate.
Decision to Continue
Despite the landing light malfunction, the pilot elected to continue the approach to a lighted area on the airport. The airplane subsequently touched down in the grass between the runway and the taxiway.
Collision with Terrain
After touching down, the airplane collided with a depression in the grassy area. The specific nature of the depression and damage to the aircraft were not detailed in the source.
What happened in the 2 Jun 1993 Cessna 172 accident near Tuskegee, AL?
During approach to a dimly lit runway, a pilot discovered the landing light failed. After resetting the circuit breaker with no success, the pilot continued to a lighted area but touched down in grass, hitting a depression.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Jun 1993 involved a Cessna 172, registration N64206, operated by Air Tuskegee Limited, at Tuskegee, AL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ESTABLISH A FINAL APPROACH COURSE TO THE RUNWAY SURFACE DURING A NIGHT LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE INOPERATIVE AIRCRAFT LANDING LIGHT.
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