Casualties unknown

2002-04-18: Cessna 152 (N4737L) — Matawan, NJ

Matawan, NJ, US

On April 18, 2002, a Cessna 152 (registration N4737L) was involved in an aviation accident near Matawan, NJ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and excessive airspeed while landing. A factor was a tailwind. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot landing on a 2,156-foot runway with a tailwind and excessive speed touched down halfway and failed to stop, overrunning the asphalt surface.

Incident Overview

A student pilot conducting a landing on runway 09 at an airstrip experienced a runway excursion after failing to stop the aircraft within the available distance.

Runway Details

The landing area was a 2,156-foot long, 50-foot wide asphalt runway. The pilot aimed for runway 09.

Approach and Landing

According to the pilot's account, the approach was faster than normal and included a tailwind component. The airplane touched down approximately halfway down the runway.

Runway Excursion

Following touchdown, the student pilot was unable to bring the aircraft to a stop before it departed the runway end. No mechanical issues with the airplane were reported.

Weather Conditions

The reported wind at an airport located about 22 nautical miles north of the accident site was variable at 5 knots. No specific wind data for the accident location was provided.

Pilot Information

The pilot involved was a student pilot. No additional details regarding experience or certification were disclosed.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020422X00564. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.