CESSNA 172K
Romney, WV — April 3, 2010
Event Information
| Date | April 3, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA212 |
| Event ID | 20100406X24700 |
| Location | Romney, WV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.39472, -78.67944 |
| Airport | Eastview Private Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172K |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper decision to land with a 20-knot tailwind and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Full Narrative
While landing on a 2,290-foot private turf runway, the airplane continued beyond the end of the runway, went through a barbed wire fence, and collided with a tree. The pilot stated he landed with a 20-knot tailwind and was unable to stop before the end of the runway. The airplane’s right wing was substantially damaged. No mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported by the pilot.
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.