Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR22LA194

East Sound, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N20487

CESSNA 172M

Analysis

The pilot reported that the airplane floated over the grass runway in ground effect for longer than expected and touched down midfield. He was unable to stop on the wet runway and the airplane slid into heavy brush and trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point which, resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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