History of Flight
On 17 June 2023, routine flying training was conducted at Bhiwani Aerodrome by FSTC Flying School Private Limited. The aircraft, a Cessna 172S registered VT-FSF, was scheduled for three training sorties. The first two flights, operated by the Deputy Chief Flying Instructor with student pilots, were uneventful. The third flight was a simulated engine failure demonstration exercise with an Assistant Flight Instructor (AFI) as pilot-in-command and a student pilot holding a Student Pilot Licence (SPL) with 22.5 hours of training experience.
At approximately 09:11 UTC, during the landing phase on Runway 12, the aircraft touched down late, leaving inadequate remaining runway length to stop. The aircraft overran the runway end, travelled about 36 feet, and struck a paver machine engaged in runway extension work, as well as another vehicle.
Injuries to Persons
The two persons on board—the AFI (a Commercial Pilot Licence holder) and the student pilot—sustained no injuries. The source explicitly states that the extent of injuries was nil.
Damage to Aircraft
The Cessna 172S sustained substantial damage as a result of the impact with the paver machine and the subsequent ground contact.
Other Damage
The paver machine and another vehicle at the construction site were damaged.
Personnel Information
The Assistant Flight Instructor held a valid Commercial Pilot Licence and appropriate ratings. The student pilot met the requirements for the training flight.
Meteorological Information
The report includes meteorological information but no specific details were provided in the source summary; it is noted that the investigation considered such data.
Wreckage and Impact Information
The aircraft wreckage came to rest approximately 36 feet beyond the end of Runway 12, having struck the paver machine.
Probable Cause
The investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a delayed touchdown on Runway 12 with inadequate residual runway length available to stop, resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway and striking a paver machine.