Casualties unknown

Runway Overrun and Collision with Utility Building on Grass Runway (N13375)

Perry, GA, US

On May 28, 1997, a Cessna 172M (registration N13375) operated by Mark Arness was involved in an aviation accident near Perry, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot misjudged his distance/airspeed during the approach to land, and touched down long on the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot conducting a full stop landing on a 2,600-foot grass runway experienced a fast ground roll, resulting in a runway overrun. The airplane collided with a utility building; no mechanical issues were reported.

Incident Description and Context Report The pilot had completed approximately one hour of flight and was returning to the departure airport for a full stop landing. During the landing phase, the aircraft touched down at the mid-field point of the 2,600-foot-long grass runway. The landing was characterized by a bounce followed by a moment where the aircraft 'floated' before a second touchdown. The pilot reported that the ground roll-out speed was faster than anticipated, making it impossible to stop the airplane within the runway boundaries. Consequently, the aircraft rolled off the end of the runway and collided with a ten by twenty-foot utility building. The pilot stated that no mechanical problems with the airplane were identified or reported during the event. According to aircraft performance data, the airplane would require approximately 520 feet of ground roll for a normal landing and approximately 1,250 feet of runway for a landing over a 50-foot obstacle.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 May 1997 Cessna 172M accident near Perry, GA?

A pilot conducting a full stop landing on a 2,600-foot grass runway experienced a fast ground roll, resulting in a runway overrun. The airplane collided with a utility building; no mechanical issues were reported.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 May 1997 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N13375, operated by Mark Arness, at Perry, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot misjudged his distance/airspeed during the approach to land, and touched down long on the runway.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X07855. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.