CESSNA 177B near Coleman, FL — 2022-10-04

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate final approach airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, while landing at an unfamiliar airport, he landed with excessive airspeed and touched down too far down the runway to safely stop. The airplane subsequently departed the grass runway and impacted a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Landing area overshoot · Landing-landing roll
• Decision Making / Judgment

Evidence available

• Photos
• 3 docket documents

Docket documents3

• PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1form
• RECORD OF CONVERSATION - PILOTother
• INVESTIGATIVE PHOTOGRAPHSphotos

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