Casualties unknown

Airplane Noses Over After Overrun Landing at Unpaved Strip (N5248E)

Becker, MN, US

On November 11, 2007, a Cessna 180 (registration N5248E) was involved in an aviation accident near Becker, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot maintained excessive airspeed during the landing approach and failed to achieve a proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the accident was the fence that the airplane contacted. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During an eastward landing with southeast winds, an airplane bounced, floated, and overran the runway. The pilot veered into soft terrain to slow, but the airplane contacted a fence and nosed over.

Event Overview

An airplane experienced a landing overrun and nosed over after contacting a fence. The landing was being made to the east, with winds from the southeast at 10 knots. During the final approach, the pilot added power to clear trees at the approach end of the runway.

Landing Sequence

Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced, became airborne, and floated down the runway. It touched down again approximately 20 to 30 yards before the end of the runway. The pilot then veered the airplane to the right into soft terrain in an attempt to help slow the airplane. Subsequently, the airplane contacted a fence and nosed over.

Go-Around Decision

The pilot reported that he did not perform a go-around due to the presence of transmission lines near the end of the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Nov 2007 Cessna 180 accident near Becker, MN?

During an eastward landing with southeast winds, an airplane bounced, floated, and overran the runway. The pilot veered into soft terrain to slow, but the airplane contacted a fence and nosed over.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Nov 2007 involved a Cessna 180, registration N5248E, at Becker, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot maintained excessive airspeed during the landing approach and failed to achieve a proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the accident was the fence that the airplane contacted.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20080104X00021. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.