On July 8, 2006, a Cessna 172L (registration N7805G) was involved in an aviation accident near Waterford, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The runway's downhill slope, the wet grass, the fence, and the embankment were factors. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing on a wet grass runway, the airplane slid, went off the end, down an embankment, and struck a fence. The pilot reported touching down about one-third down the 2,200-foot strip and locking the left brake to skid sideways.
Event Narrative
The pilot of the airplane was conducting a landing on a grass runway. He touched down approximately one-third of the way down the 2,200-foot-long strip. After touchdown, he applied the brakes and felt that the airplane was sliding. He attempted to stop by pumping the brakes. When he realized that he would not be able to stop before the end of the runway, he locked the left brake in an attempt to skid the airplane sideways to a stop. The airplane went off the end of the runway, down an embankment, and struck a fence, resulting in damage.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that he was aware prior to the flight that the runway was wet. He also noted that the runway has a downhill slope in the direction used for the landing attempt. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane.
What happened in the 8 Jul 2006 Cessna 172L accident near Waterford, OH?
During landing on a wet grass runway, the airplane slid, went off the end, down an embankment, and struck a fence. The pilot reported touching down about one-third down the 2,200-foot strip and locking the left brake to skid sideways.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jul 2006 Cessna 172L accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Jul 2006 involved a Cessna 172L, registration N7805G, at Waterford, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The runway's downhill slope, the wet grass, the fence, and the embankment were factors.
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