CESSNA 177
Plainwell, MI — May 26, 2017
Event Information
| Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN17CA218 |
| Event ID | 20170608X71603 |
| Location | Plainwell, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.46778, -85.64806 |
| Airport | Plainwell Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 177 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Full Narrative
During a local orientation flight, the pilot turned final approach with "a little too much altitude", but the pilot did not perform a go-around. The airplane landed long down the runway, overran the end of the runway and impacted a ditch, which damaged the forward fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.