Accident Overview
On 11 September 2020, a Cessna 152 (registration OK-IKH) was involved in an accident at Slaný Airport (LKSN). The aircraft was on a circuit flight and landed on runway 07R. During the landing roll, it overran the runway, continued through the overrun area, crossed a roadside ditch, and came to a stop on the Slaný–Netovice road.
Pilot and Flight Details
The pilot, a 73-year-old male holding a valid PPL(A) license with a valid medical certificate, was the sole occupant. His total flight experience was 216 hours and 21 minutes, with 1,158 landings (including the accident flight). The flight departed at 15:55 UTC and the accident occurred at approximately 16:05 UTC. The pilot described the weather as sunny with almost no wind, and estimated the air temperature at +25 °C.
Aircraft Damage
According to the investigation report, the nose gear was torn off, one propeller blade was bent, and the left wing's leading edge was damaged with partial skin deformation. The left wing structure was substantially damaged, and the right wing showed minor deformations suggesting energy transfer. The engine and other components required inspection and likely replacement.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that during the landing approach, his speed was about 70 knots, and he touched down approximately 200 to 250 meters from the runway threshold. He reported that the probable cause was an inability to reduce the throttle to idle.
Investigation
The investigation was conducted by the Czech Accident Investigation Institute (ÚZPLN). No injuries were reported. The aircraft was not equipped with flight data recorders. The official probable cause was not specified in the available report text.