On May 29, 2000, a Cessna 172N (registration N5200K) operated by Charlotte Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Plainwell, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot exceeded the proper touchdown point during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the fence and the ditch which the airplane contacted. 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.
A pilot reported a gentle touchdown with repeated skipping, then the airplane overran the runway, went through a fence, and nosed over in a ditch. The pilot escaped before fire destroyed the aircraft.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot's report, the airplane descended toward the runway and touched down gently. However, after touchdown, the aircraft experienced repeated skipping motions. The airplane continued off the end of the runway, where it traveled through a fence and then nosed over in a ditch. The pilot stated that he observed flames after the airplane nosed over. He was able to release his seatbelt and crawl out of the wreckage.
Wreckage and Fire
Inspection of the airport and wreckage revealed that the airplane had touched down in the last third of the runway length. After departing the runway, the airplane traveled through approximately 50 feet of grass before contacting the ditch. Upon contacting the ditch, the airplane nosed over and was subsequently destroyed by fire.
What happened in the 29 May 2000 Cessna 172N accident near Plainwell, MI?
A pilot reported a gentle touchdown with repeated skipping, then the airplane overran the runway, went through a fence, and nosed over in a ditch. The pilot escaped before fire destroyed the aircraft.
Were there any fatalities in the 29 May 2000 Cessna 172N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 29 May 2000 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N5200K, operated by Charlotte Aviation, at Plainwell, MI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot exceeded the proper touchdown point during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the fence and the ditch which the airplane contacted.
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