On August 19, 2006, a Cessna 172P (registration N51887) operated by Rock Hill Aviation, Llc was involved in an aviation accident near Chester, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The CFI's failure to initiate a go-around when he noticed the flight was high and fast during the approach resulting in the flight landing long, overrunning the runway, and colliding with trees. Factors in the accident were a tail wind and a wet runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a training flight, a CFI simulated an engine failure. The student selected an airport for a forced landing but turned early. The CFI took control and used a slip to lose altitude. The airplane touched down at high speed with only a quarter of the runway remaining, then overran into grass and water spray.
Sequence of Events
The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated that while providing instruction to his student, he initiated a simulated engine failure. The student selected an airport just below them to perform a forced landing. During the approach to runway 5, the student turned early for the final leg. The CFI then took control of the airplane and put it into a slip to lose excess altitude.
Witness Observations
A witness observed the airplane touchdown at high speed with only a quarter of the runway remaining. The witness further reported that the airplane became engulfed in a heavy mist of water spray as it left the pavement into the grassy end of the runway. Subsequently, the witness checked the airport weather station, which showed winds from 240 degrees at 8 knots.
Aircraft and Pilot Remarks
The pilot stated that the airplane was operating normally before the accident. No additional details about aircraft damage or occupant injuries were provided in the source.
What happened in the 19 Aug 2006 Cessna 172P accident near Chester, SC?
During a training flight, a CFI simulated an engine failure. The student selected an airport for a forced landing but turned early. The CFI took control and used a slip to lose altitude. The airplane touched down at high speed with only a quarter of the runway remaining, then overran into grass and water spray.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Aug 2006 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N51887, operated by Rock Hill Aviation, Llc, at Chester, SC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The CFI's failure to initiate a go-around when he noticed the flight was high and fast during the approach resulting in the flight landing long, overrunning the runway, and colliding with trees. Factors in the accident were a tail wind and a wet runway.
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