Casualties unknown

Student Pilot Overshoots Runway During Landing Practice (N3559E)

Fowlerville, MI, US

On July 22, 2001, a Cessna 182T (registration N3559E) was involved in an aviation accident near Fowlerville, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the flare, which resulted in an extended landing roll and runway overrun. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A student pilot experienced an extended flare during landing, resulting in a runway overrun that carried the aircraft across a road and into a pond.

What happened

The student pilot reported initiating the flare at an airspeed of 60 to 65 knots. The descent rate remained lower than typical for the duration of the flare, causing the aircraft to land further down the runway than anticipated. Upon touchdown, the pilot applied maximum braking effort; however, the airplane continued to slide forward along the pavement.

The aircraft traveled beyond the paved surface, crossing a road located at the end of the runway. During this transition, the airplane became airborne again. The pilot attempted to gain altitude by applying full power but determined that sufficient height could not be achieved to clear the tree line ahead. Consequently, the pilot reduced throttle and executed a controlled descent onto the ground just before reaching a pond.

The aircraft slid into the water and came to rest in a nose-over attitude. A subsequent inspection of the airframe revealed no mechanical anomalies or pre-existing defects that would have contributed to the incident.

Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the flare, which resulted in an extended landing roll and runway overrun.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Jul 2001 Cessna 182T accident near Fowlerville, MI?

A student pilot experienced an extended flare during landing, resulting in a runway overrun that carried the aircraft across a road and into a pond.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Jul 2001 involved a Cessna 182T, registration N3559E, at Fowlerville, MI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the flare, which resulted in an extended landing roll and runway overrun.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010725X01517. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.