19871101061379A

Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 172N · Marlboro, MA · November 1, 1987

Date: November 1, 1987 · 09:45 local
Place: Marlboro, MA
Airport: Marlboro Airport
Phase of flight: Roll-Out (Fixed Wing)
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N6439D
NTSB investigation: NTSBNYC88LA029
Reported as: Cessna 172N
Reported engine: Lycoming O320H2AD
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 140 total19 in this make and model23 in the last 90 days

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Landed long and fast. Unable to stop on runway, swerved off side of runway and hit a large sign.

As the FAA filed it

LANDED LONG AND FAST. UNABLE TO STOP ON RUNWAY, SWERVED OFF SIDE OF RUNWAY AND HIT A LARGE SIGN.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB NYC88LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarlboro, MAThe pilot was attempting a landing at Marlboro airport. Upon touchdown brakes were applied. According to the pilot, the aircraft was not stopping but instead was sliding down the runway. The pilot turned the nosewheel to the left to slow the aircraft but…Nov 1, 1987 · Substantial damage