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Cessna 172P accident at Fowlerville, MI, 28 Jun 1997 (N55121)

Fowlerville, MI, US

On June 28, 1997, a Cessna 172P (registration N55121) was involved in an aviation accident near Fowlerville, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: failure of the pilot to either attain proper touchdown point for landing or go around while he had sufficient airspeed and runway remaining. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Probable cause

failure of the pilot to either attain proper touchdown point for landing or go around while he had sufficient airspeed and runway remaining.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot said that this was the first time he had flown the airplane with three passengers. He said that he allowed the airplane to land about 700' from the departure end of the 3,040' runway. Also, he indicated that the brakes would not stop the airplane on the remaining runway. The airplane overran the end of the runway and went into a crop field.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jun 1997 Cessna 172P accident near Fowlerville, MI?

The pilot said that this was the first time he had flown the airplane with three passengers. He said that he allowed the airplane to land about 700' from the departure end of the 3,040' runway. Also, he indicated that the brakes would not stop the airplane on the remaining runway. The airplane overran the end of the…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Jun 1997 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N55121, at Fowlerville, MI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

failure of the pilot to either attain proper touchdown point for landing or go around while he had sufficient airspeed and runway remaining.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X08100. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.