On June 21, 2006, a Cessna 172S (registration N968SP) operated by Panorama Flight Services was involved in an aviation accident near White Plains, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudged speed/distance which resulted in an overrun. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot with 35 hours of flight experience reported being too high on final approach, initiated a slip, touched down, flared, but the airplane ran out of runway, continued into grass, and impacted a fence. No mechanical deficiencies were found.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported that during the final approach segment of the landing, he realized he was too high with respect to the runway. To correct this, he entered a slip, a maneuver used to increase drag and rate of descent. He maintained the slip until the airplane touched down on the runway. At that point, he initiated a flare to transition from the descent to a landing attitude and attempted to reduce airspeed. However, the airplane did not stop on the runway; it overran the end of the paved surface, rolled onto the grass, and eventually struck a fence.
Pilot's Experience Level
The pilot had accumulated approximately 35 hours of total flight time, indicating limited experience.
Post-Accident Inspection
An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the aircraft. The examination revealed no mechanical deficiencies or failures. The airplane was found to be in satisfactory condition with respect to airworthiness.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 21 Jun 2006 Cessna 172S accident near White Plains, NY?
A pilot with 35 hours of flight experience reported being too high on final approach, initiated a slip, touched down, flared, but the airplane ran out of runway, continued into grass, and impacted a fence. No mechanical deficiencies were found.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 Jun 2006 involved a Cessna 172S, registration N968SP, operated by Panorama Flight Services, at White Plains, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's misjudged speed/distance which resulted in an overrun.