Casualties unknown

2004-08-22: Cessna 150H (N23316) — Steven Norris — Golden, MO

Golden, MO, US

On August 22, 2004, a Cessna 150H (registration N23316) operated by Steven Norris was involved in an aviation accident near Golden, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance. A factor was the tires positioned at the end of the runway. 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 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane sustained substantial damage when it landed hard and departed the runway end. The pilot had slipped to lose altitude on final, landed beyond the first third, bounced, and after braking exited the runway into truck tires.

Accident Overview

The airplane experienced a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion, resulting in substantial damage. According to the pilot, the approach was high, prompting him to execute a slip maneuver to reduce altitude. The pilot reported that he landed beyond the first one-third of the runway because grass was growing on that section.

Landing and Runway Excursion

The pilot stated, "The aircraft touched down hard and bounced." Following the bounce, he increased power and then reduced it to land. Upon touchdown, he applied brakes, but the airplane continued beyond the runway end. It struck several truck tires positioned at the end of the runway that served as an artificial barrier.

Pilot Report

The pilot noted that the airplane had no mechanical malfunction prior to the accident. The event was not attributed to any system failure or anomaly by the pilot's account.

Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the hard landing and collision with the tire barrier. Specific damage details were not provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040916X01441. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.