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May 10, 1993 · Cessna 172P · N54833
Pittstown, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pittstown, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N54833
Operator
Royal Karina Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO93LA079
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PRACTICING TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, GO-AROUNDS AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EARLIER WITH HIS INSTRUCTOR IN PREPARATION FOR HIS SOLO FLIGHT. ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTOR, HIS FIRST TAKEOFF AND LANDING WERE ACCOMPLISHED SUCCESSFULLY. THE SECOND TAKEOFF RESULTED IN A GO-AROUND. HOWEVER, A WITNESS REPORTED THAT ON THE THIRD LANDING, THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED AND THE PILOT ADDED POWER TO GO-AROUND, BUT THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED A SECOND TIME AND VEERED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, COLLIDING WITH A PARKED AIRPLANE. ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTOR, THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION; HOWEVER, THE WIND HAD INCREASED TO 14 KNOTS AND A WIND GUST MAY HAVE PLAYED A ROLE IN THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE. THE GUSTY WIND AND PROXIMITY OF THE PARKED AIRPLANE WERE RELATED FACTORS.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PRACTICING TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, GO-AROUNDS AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EARLIER WITH HIS INSTRUCTOR IN PREPARATION FOR HIS SOLO FLIGHT. ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTOR, HIS FIRST TAKEOFF AND LANDING WERE ACCOMPLISHED SUCCESSFULLY. THE SECOND TAKEOFF RESULTED IN A GO-AROUND. HOWEVER, A WITNESS REPORTED THAT ON THE THIRD LANDING, THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED AND THE PILOT ADDED POWER TO GO-AROUND, BUT THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED A SECOND TIME AND VEERED OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, COLLIDING WITH A PARKED AIRPLANE. ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTOR, THERE WAS NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION; HOWEVER, THE WIND HAD INCREASED TO 14 KNOTS AND A WIND GUST MAY HAVE PLAYED A ROLE IN THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportSKYMANOR (0nm)
Runway7
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width48 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN54833
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRoyal Karina Air Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 10 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:45
Weather SourceWFAC