No fatalities

Private Pilot Lands Long on Grass Strip, Collides with Fence

Rose Bud, AR, United States

On May 17, 2008, a Cessna 172P operated by Rolfe J. Bryant was involved in an aviation accident near Rose Bud, AR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot landed long and collided with a fence. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A private pilot attempting to land on a private grass strip landed long, ran off the runway, and struck a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage but both occupants were uninjured.

Accident Details

A private pilot was attempting to land a single-engine airplane on a private, 2,250-foot-long grass strip. During the landing, the airplane landed long, ran off the runway, and collided with a fence. The airplane came to rest upright in an adjacent field.

Occupant Status

Both occupants of the airplane were not injured as a result of the accident.

Aircraft Damage

An examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector revealed substantial damage to the left wing and horizontal stabilizer from the collision with the fence. Additionally, the left main landing gear was damaged.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident.

Contributing factors

Causes

Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Contributed to outcome

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 May 2008 Cessna 172P accident near Rose Bud, AR?

A private pilot attempting to land on a private grass strip landed long, ran off the runway, and struck a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage but both occupants were uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 May 2008 Cessna 172P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 May 2008 involved a Cessna 172P, operated by Rolfe J. Bryant, at Rose Bud, AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot landed long and collided with a fence.