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:
- The airplane, initially on a proper glidepath, encountered ground effect during landing, causing it to float down the runway.
- The pilot decided to continue the landing despite the float, but the airplane subsequently overran the runway despite full braking.
- The aircraft sustained substantial damage, with the pilot reporting no mechanical malfunctions.
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