19 Jul 2014: CESSNA 177B

19 Jul 2014: CESSNA 177B — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Falmouth, MA, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in a touchdown near the departure end of the runway, a runway excursion, and collision with trees.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the pilot, he elected to conduct a landing on runway 25 at his destination airport. He stated that the windsock indicated a crosswind, that did not favor either runway. The pilot flew the approach to landing at a speed of 65-75 knots. The pilot realized right before touchdown that he was going to land long and go off the end of the runway. After touching down the airplane veered to the right and struck a runway light then subsequently impacted trees that were located approximately 300 feet off the end of the runway. The airplane received substantial damage to the wings. According to a witness who resided next to the airport he advised the pilot, that he landed with a tailwind and should have used runway 7. Approximately 5 minutes after the accident occurred, an Automated Weather Observing System located 3 miles north of the accident site also reported winds of 080 degrees at 5 knots. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintained
  • Effect on operation
  • Contributed to outcome
  • Contributed to outcome

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 080/05kt, vis 10sm

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