# NTSB NYC99LA137: Cessna 172, N62953, Ravenna, OH, June 11, 1999 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: June 11, 1999, 00:15 local (04:15 UTC) - Place: Ravenna, OH - Coordinates: 41.149826, -81.240425 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.1498&lon=-81.2404&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report August 3, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 46593 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC99LA137 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/46593/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA137 ## Probable cause The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Overrun, landing - aborted - light condition - night - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command(cfi) (cause) ## Analysis The student pilot landed at night, approximately 1,500 feet beyond the approach end of Runway 27, a 3,500 foot long runway. The student pilot and certified flight instructor (CFI) stated that the brakes did not appear to be working properly. The CFI told the student pilot to abort the landing. The airplane seemed to lose lift as it approached the departure end of the runway. The CFI took control of the airplane, and performed a forced landing to a field. When questioned about the skid marks at the end of the runway, the pilots stated that the brakes did not seem to work at touchdown, but must have been working toward the end of the runway. Examination of the wreckage by the owner, an independent maintenance facility, and a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunction to the braking system. ## Factual narrative On June 11, 1999, about 0015 Eastern Daylight Time, a Cessna 172, N62953, was substantially damaged during an aborted landing at Portage County Airport (29G), Ravenna, Ohio. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that originated from Kent State University Airport, Kent, Ohio. No flight plan was filed for the instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The student pilot stated that he and the CFI completed three full stop landings before the accident, and experienced no problems with the brakes. The airplane landed on Runway 27, a 3,500 foot long, 75 foot wide runway. According to the student pilot, during this approach, he landed "about half way down the runway." He did not feel the brakes working properly, and proceeded to abort the landing. The airplane became airborne at the end of the runway, but settled toward the ground. The flight instructor took control of the airplane, and performed a forced landing to a field. The student pilot further stated that he later went back to the airport and observed approximately 800 to 1,000 feet of skid marks on the runway, beginning beyond the touchdown point, extending to where the airplane became airborne again. The CFI stated that the airplane touched down at about 55 knots, with approximately 2,000 feet of runway remaining. He did not feel the airplane slowing, and depressed the brakes. He noticed that the airplane was not braking effectively, and instructed the student pilot to abort the landing. As the airplane passed over the departure end of the runway, it began to lose lift. At this point, the CFI took control of the airplane and performed a forced landing to a field. When asked about the skid marks, he stated that although the brakes did not seem to be working during rollout, they must have worked during the aborted landing. He believes the student pilot may have "dragged the brakes" during the aborted landing. According to the owner of the flight school, he inspected the brakes after the accident and found no mechanical malfunctions. He also sent the airplane to an independent maintenance facility. The facility did not find any discrepancies with the braking system. The owner further stated that the airplane had undergone an annual inspection the day before the accident, and the flight was the first after the inspection. New tires were mounted on the airplane during the annual inspection. While inspecting the wreckage, he noticed significant wear on both tires. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector revealed no mechanical malfunctions. The Inspector observed skid marks beginning approximately 300 feet from the departure end of the runway, and ending approximately 2 feet before the end of the runway. The skid marks were in line with marks on the grass where the airplane had traveled off the end runway. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N62953](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62953), registered now, S/N 17275367, built 1981 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 172 - Registry model: [Cessna 172P](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172p) (registry code 2072436) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 75367 - Airframe hours: 6352 - Engines: Lycoming O-320-02J 160 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Registered owner: Albert Beckwith - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility - Last inspection: Annual, June 10, 1999, 2 hours before - Departed: 1G3, KENT, OH - Destination: 29G - Airport: 29G, Portage County Airport, runway 27, 3,500 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 22; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: right; flight hours: 345 total, 131 in this make and model, 305 as pilot in command, 104 in the last 90 days, 81 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark - Wind: 100° at 5 knots - Visibility: 6 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 70 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: CAK, 20 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19990611023989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990611023989A), Jun 11, 1999: Cessna 172P, Ravenna, OH, Substantial damage. (.19) On June 11, 1999, about 0015 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172, N62953, was substantially damaged during an aborted landing at Portage County Airport… ## Other investigations on N62953 (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ATL87DEI11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEI11), Aug 8, 1987: Cessna 172P (N62953), Stow, OH, substantial damage From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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