Casualties unknown

2000-08-05: Cessna P337H (N5HN) — Alabaster, AL

Alabaster, AL, US

On August 5, 2000, a Cessna P337H (registration N5HN) was involved in an aviation accident near Alabaster, AL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor in this accident was that the pilot did not obtain the proper touchdown point upon landing and landed long. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Pilot landed long on runway 15, attempted go-around with full power but engines lacked sufficient power. Unable to land nose-down, pilot pulled up for full stall landing. Engine and propeller inspections found no discrepancies.

Event Description

A pilot reported landing long on runway 15, which measured 3,797 feet in length and 75 feet in width. After touchdown, the pilot decided to perform a standard go-around, applying full engine rpm and mixture. However, the engines did not produce the necessary power to sustain flight, forcing the pilot to abandon the go-around.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that, faced with insufficient engine power, he made the decision not to land in a nose-down attitude. Instead, at the last seconds, he pulled the nose up to execute a full stall landing. The maneuver involved reducing airspeed until the aircraft stalled just above the runway surface.

Post-Accident Examination

Following the incident, examinations of both engines and propellers revealed no discrepancies. The systems were found to be functioning normally, with no mechanical failures or malfunctions identified. The runway length and width were confirmed as reported.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X21794. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.