Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 177 near Boone, NC — 2011-06-03

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Date
2011-06-03
Location
Boone, NC, USA
Airport
NC14
Aircraft
CESSNA 177
Registration
N3142T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's delay in executing a go-around.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that after departure he proceeded to the destination airstrip and overflew the runway to determine the wind direction and velocity. He entered the traffic pattern on the downwind leg, extended the flaps and maintained an airspeed of 80 miles per hour. He said the airplane was a little high on final approach, and the airplane eventually touched down 1/4 way down the runway. He said he added power to abort the landing, but there was not enough runway remaining. The airplane landed in a field, collided with a ditch and the nose gear collapsed. He stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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