On July 10, 1996, a Cessna 172 (registration N5542R) was involved in an aviation accident near Freeport, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance on final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. 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.
A pilot reported extending flaps, applying power after being too low, stalling, and touching down short of the runway. The airplane then angled into a soybean field and was damaged.
Event Details
A pilot reported an incident during a landing approach. The pilot had extended 30 degrees of flaps while in the traffic pattern. On final approach, the pilot realized the airplane was 'too low to land on a level section of the runway' and noted an upslope on the south end of runway 36.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that he applied power to correct the situation. However, the airplane stalled and touched down short of the runway on an upsloping overrun area. After touchdown, the airplane angled into a soybean field to the left of the extended runway centerline.
Outcome
The airplane was damaged as a result of the event. No other details about injuries or further consequences were provided in the source.
What happened in the 10 Jul 1996 Cessna 172 accident near Freeport, IL?
A pilot reported extending flaps, applying power after being too low, stalling, and touching down short of the runway. The airplane then angled into a soybean field and was damaged.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jul 1996 Cessna 172 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Jul 1996 involved a Cessna 172, registration N5542R, at Freeport, IL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance on final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing.
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