As the pilot approached the runway, the visual approach slope indicator showed that the airplane was on a proper glidepath. During the landing, the airplane encountered ground effect and floated down the runway. The pilot contemplated aborting the landing, but subsequently elected to continue. After touchdown he applied full brakes, but the airplane overran the end of the runway, and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions associated with the airplane.
March 6, 2006, Atlantic City, N.J. / Cessna 172S
As the pilot approached the runway, the visual approach slope indicator showed that the airplane was on a proper glidepath. During the landing, the airplane encountered ground effect and floated down the runway. The pilot contemplated aborting the landing, but subsequently elected to continue. After touchdown he applied full brakes, but the airplane overran the end of the runway, and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions associated with the airplane....
Key Takeaways:
- During landing, the airplane floated down the runway due to ground effect despite being on a proper glidepath.
- The pilot elected to continue the landing, subsequently overran the runway, and applied full brakes too late.
- The airplane was substantially damaged with no mechanical malfunctions reported.
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