Casualties unknown

Instruction Flight Overruns Wet Turf Runway After Aborted Takeoff (N9880V)

Pierson, FL, US

On July 30, 1999, a Cessna 172M (registration N9880V) operated by Aviation Training Associates was involved in an aviation accident near Pierson, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the flight instructor's (pilot in command) failure to achieve the proper touch down point, his improper decision to continue the touch and go, and failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time, resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway and colliding… This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During dual flight instruction, a soft field takeoff was aborted due to perceived lack of engine power. The aircraft overran the runway on wet grass. Postaccident engine inspection revealed no defects.

Incident Overview

A flight instructor reported that during a dual flight instruction session, a soft field takeoff was initiated following a short field landing. The pilot noticed that the engine was not producing full power and believed the aircraft would not become airborne. The takeoff was aborted, but the wheels locked on the wet grass, causing the aircraft to overrun the runway.

Examination Findings

An FAA inspector examined the accident site and noted that the airplane had landed long, with approximately 1,300 feet of the 2,800-foot turf runway remaining before the overrun. After the accident, the engine was run by the FAA inspector and found to develop power in accordance with the Cessna pilot operating handbook, showing no defects.

Additional Details

No other information regarding aircraft type, registration, date, or injuries was provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Jul 1999 Cessna 172M accident near Pierson, FL?

During dual flight instruction, a soft field takeoff was aborted due to perceived lack of engine power. The aircraft overran the runway on wet grass. Postaccident engine inspection revealed no defects.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Jul 1999 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N9880V, operated by Aviation Training Associates, at Pierson, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the flight instructor's (pilot in command) failure to achieve the proper touch down point, his improper decision to continue the touch and go, and failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time, resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway and colliding with trees.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19323. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.