On September 17, 2005, a Cessna 172 (registration N124SM) was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during landing, which resulted in an overrun, a loss of directional control, and a nose over during the landing roll. 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.
A commercial pilot landed long on a wet grass runway, skidded off the side, and nosed over. The aircraft sustained damage to the propeller, left wing, and right elevator.
Incident Overview
A commercial certificated pilot was landing on a grass-covered runway measuring approximately 1,700 feet in length and 70 feet in width. According to the pilot, the landing approach was high, resulting in a long landing on wet grass. The aircraft skidded off the right side of the runway, and the nose landing gear dug into the ground. The airplane subsequently nosed over in an area of trees.
Damage Details
The aircraft sustained damage to the propeller, left wing, and right elevator. No other damage was reported.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that the landing approach was high, and he landed long on the wet grass surface, which led to the skid off the runway.
What happened in the 17 Sept 2005 Cessna 172 accident near Anchorage, AK?
A commercial pilot landed long on a wet grass runway, skidded off the side, and nosed over. The aircraft sustained damage to the propeller, left wing, and right elevator.
Were there any fatalities in the 17 Sept 2005 Cessna 172 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Sept 2005 involved a Cessna 172, registration N124SM, at Anchorage, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during landing, which resulted in an overrun, a loss of directional control, and a nose over during the landing roll.
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