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Cessna 172 accident at Creve Coeur, MO, 1 Nov 1998 (N6713H)

Creve Coeur, MO, US

On November 1, 1998, a Cessna 172 (registration N6713H) was involved in an aviation accident near Creve Coeur, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed during landing. A related factor was the dark night conditions. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

the pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed during landing. A related factor was the dark night conditions.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that he '...was too high at the threshold...' and, '...landed too far down the runway to allow the plane to stop before it ran off the end of the runway... .' He reported that the visibility was poor due to darkness. The pilot reported, 'Better runway lighting could have prevented this accident...as could better pilot judgement... .'

Runway excursion

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Nov 1998 Cessna 172 accident near Creve Coeur, MO?

The pilot reported that he '...was too high at the threshold...' and, '...landed too far down the runway to allow the plane to stop before it ran off the end of the runway... .' He reported that the visibility was poor due to darkness. The pilot reported, 'Better runway lighting could have prevented this…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Nov 1998 involved a Cessna 172, registration N6713H, at Creve Coeur, MO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed during landing. A related factor was the dark night conditions.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X11222. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.