CESSNA 172P
Davis, WV — April 26, 2013
Event Information
| Date | April 26, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA218 |
| Event ID | 20130428X50819 |
| Location | Davis, WV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.05500, -79.43139 |
| Airport | Windwood Fly-In Resort Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 3 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper glidepath as he approached the runway and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the landing.
Full Narrative
At the conclusion of the cross-country flight, the pilot entered the traffic pattern for the 3,000-foot long by 40-foot wide runway at the residential airpark. The pilot was concerned by the houses located near the runway, so he approached higher and faster than was customary. The airplane subsequently touched down near the runway mid-point, and realizing that insufficient distance remained to stop the airplane, the pilot aborted the landing. During the climb the pilot heard the stall warning sound and decreased the pitch attitude to gain airspeed. About that time the airplane struck trees beyond the departure end of the runway and subsequently impacted the ground. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airframe or engine what would have precluded normal operation, and that his decision to abort the landing was “about 5 seconds too late.”
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.