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Pilot Reports High Approach, Runway Overrun, and Fence Impact During Landing (N2527Y)

Morton, WA, US

On July 24, 2004, a Cessna 172D (registration N2527Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Morton, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudgment of altitude on final approach which resulted in an improper touchdown point and subsequent runway overrun. A factor was sunglare. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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

During landing on an 1,800-foot runway, the pilot performed a slip to lose altitude, but after touchdown had only a few hundred feet remaining. The left brake locked, veering the aircraft into a fence, collapsing the nose gear and damaging the cowling, propeller, and right wing.

Approach

On approach to runway 25, which is 1,800 feet long, the pilot determined she was high and executed a slip to lose altitude. She reported having full sun in her face, which made it difficult to see the runway.

Landing and Overrun

After touchdown, the pilot realized she had only a few hundred feet of runway remaining. She applied full brakes, but the airplane went off the end of the asphalt into a grass overrun. The left brake locked up, causing the airplane to veer to the right.

Impact

The airplane subsequently impacted a barbed wire fence. The impact resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. The cowling, propeller, and right wing were also damaged.

Damage

The damage included the collapsed nose landing gear, and damage to the cowling, propeller, and right wing.

Runway excursion

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Jul 2004 Cessna 172D accident near Morton, WA?

During landing on an 1,800-foot runway, the pilot performed a slip to lose altitude, but after touchdown had only a few hundred feet remaining. The left brake locked, veering the aircraft into a fence, collapsing the nose gear and damaging the cowling, propeller, and right wing.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jul 2004 Cessna 172D accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Jul 2004 involved a Cessna 172D, registration N2527Y, at Morton, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's misjudgment of altitude on final approach which resulted in an improper touchdown point and subsequent runway overrun. A factor was sunglare.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040812X01203. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.