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Airplane Noses Over After Runway Overtun (N8469L)

Shelby, OH, US

On May 9, 2007, a Cessna 172I (registration N8469L) was involved in an aviation accident near Shelby, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to properly achieve the correct touch down point which resulted in a runway over run and subsequent nose over into a ditch. Other factors were the pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind and the ditch. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane was substantially damaged after departing the end of the runway during landing, crossing a road, and nosing over into a ditch. The pilot reported landing halfway down the runway and being unable to stop before the end.

Accident Details

The airplane sustained substantial damage when it overran the runway after landing, crossed an adjacent road, and nosed over into a ditch. The pilot reported that he touched down approximately halfway down runway 36, which is 3,174 feet long and 50 feet wide with an asphalt surface. He indicated that the remaining runway length was insufficient to bring the aircraft to a stop, resulting in the overrun.

Weather Conditions

Around the time of the accident, wind conditions were recorded at Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, located 9 nautical miles to the east. The reported wind was from 210 degrees at 13 knots.

Mechanical Status

According to the pilot, no mechanical problems were encountered with the airplane during the flight leading up to the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 May 2007 Cessna 172I accident near Shelby, OH?

An airplane was substantially damaged after departing the end of the runway during landing, crossing a road, and nosing over into a ditch. The pilot reported landing halfway down the runway and being unable to stop before the end.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 May 2007 Cessna 172I accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 May 2007 involved a Cessna 172I, registration N8469L, at Shelby, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to properly achieve the correct touch down point which resulted in a runway over run and subsequent nose over into a ditch. Other factors were the pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind and the ditch.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070606X00687. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.