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Turf Runway Landing Overrun Ends with Inverted Aircraft (N1086F)

Wellington, OH, US

On April 17, 2005, a Cessna 172N (registration N1086F) operated by Flight Services OF Medina was involved in an aviation accident near Wellington, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun during landing. A factor in the accident was the tail wind. 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

During landing on a grass runway, the aircraft floated past the intended touchdown point near a hangar, touched down 400 feet from the runway end, overran into a wet field, and came to rest inverted.

Incident Overview

A pilot attempted to land an airplane on runway 18, a turf runway measuring 2,850 feet in length and 100 feet in width. The pilot aimed to touch down near a hangar located alongside the runway; however, the aircraft floated during the approach, delaying the touchdown. The airplane eventually touched down approximately 400 feet from the far end of the runway.

Sequence of Events

After touchdown, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the end of the turf runway, continued into an adjacent wet field, and ultimately came to rest inverted. The runway orientation was 18 (southward).

Environmental Conditions

Weather information from an airport approximately 10 miles north of the accident site, recorded at 1153 local time, indicated wind from 340 degrees at a speed of 8 knots. No other environmental factors were reported in the source.

Aftermath

The aircraft came to rest in an inverted position in the wet field beyond the runway. The source provides no further details about the aircraft's condition, injuries, or occupant status.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Apr 2005 Cessna 172N accident near Wellington, OH?

During landing on a grass runway, the aircraft floated past the intended touchdown point near a hangar, touched down 400 feet from the runway end, overran into a wet field, and came to rest inverted.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Apr 2005 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N1086F, operated by Flight Services OF Medina, at Wellington, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun during landing. A factor in the accident was the tail wind.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050505X00557. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.