CESSNA 172P
Cedar Key, FL, October 8, 2012
Event Information
| Date | October 8, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Cedar Key, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.13417, -83.05028 |
| Airport | Cedar Key |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA016 |
| Event ID | 20121010X01102 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Registration # | N97757 |
| Operator | Ultimate Air Academy |
| Owner | Ultimate Air Academy |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane was too high during his first approach to the 2,355-foot-long, 100-foot-wide, asphalt runway, and he performed a go-around. During his second approach, the airplane touched down normally; however, he was not able to stop before the end of the runway. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway, about 100-feet prior to the end and came to rest in a marsh area. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its nose gear and firewall. Examination of the airplane, which included an examination of the left and right brakes by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Tire marks which corresponded to the airplane were observed to begin at a point that was about 600 feet prior to the end of the runway.
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.