Casualties unknown

Landing Overrun and Nose-Over During Soft Soil Encounter (N521JD)

Coalinga, CA, US

On February 2, 2005, a Cessna 172S (registration N521JD) was involved in an aviation accident near Coalinga, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to abort the landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A pilot reported touching down beyond the runway threshold, bouncing, and then overrunning the runway end after determining insufficient stopping distance. The airplane nosed over in soft soil.

Event Details

During a landing, the airplane encountered soft soil and nosed over after a landing overrun. The pilot stated that the touchdown occurred beyond the runway threshold, and the airplane bounced once. After recovering from the bounce and during the landing rollout, the pilot assessed that the remaining runway length was insufficient to bring the airplane to a stop. The pilot decided not to perform an aborted landing because the runway was short and continued with braking efforts.

Sequence of Events

The airplane overran the end of the runway, and the nose landing gear subsequently encountered soft dirt. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest in an inverted position. The landing overrun and the soft soil condition contributed to the aircraft coming to rest inverted.

Aftermath

The aircraft sustained damage during the nose-over. The pilot provided the account of the event, noting the bounce and the decision to continue braking rather than abort the landing. The precise location, date, and aircraft type were not specified in the report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Feb 2005 Cessna 172S accident near Coalinga, CA?

A pilot reported touching down beyond the runway threshold, bouncing, and then overrunning the runway end after determining insufficient stopping distance. The airplane nosed over in soft soil.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Feb 2005 involved a Cessna 172S, registration N521JD, at Coalinga, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to abort the landing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050222X00215. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.