Casualties unknown

Runway Overrun During Second Approach in Fog (N12469)

Lumberton, NJ, US

On April 17, 1999, a Cessna 172M (registration N12469) was involved in an aviation accident near Lumberton, NJ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance which resulted in a runway overrun. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft touched down far past the runway threshold during a second approach in foggy conditions, bouncing and floating before exiting the paved surface.

What happened

The pilot was conducting an approach to a runway that measured 3,496 feet in length. During the initial attempt to land, the aircraft was positioned too high above the ground. In response to this unstable configuration, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure to abort the landing.

Following the go-around, the pilot made a second approach to the same runway. On this attempt, the aircraft touched down approximately 1,750 feet beyond the approach end of the runway. At the moment of touchdown, the aircraft was traveling at a speed of about 75 knots. The landing was not firm; the airplane bounced upon contact with the pavement and continued to float along the surface.

Due to reduced visibility caused by fog, the pilot made the decision not to attempt an aborted landing or go-around during this phase. The aircraft continued its forward momentum, traveling off the end of the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Apr 1999 Cessna 172M accident near Lumberton, NJ?

An aircraft touched down far past the runway threshold during a second approach in foggy conditions, bouncing and floating before exiting the paved surface.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Apr 1999 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N12469, at Lumberton, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance which resulted in a runway overrun.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001205X00557. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.