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June 6, 1993 · Cessna 172P · N97055
Lincoln Park, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lincoln Park, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N97055
Operator
Glenn Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA101
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A SOLO FLIGHT PRACTICING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS. THIS PRACTICE WAS BEING CONDUCTED WITH A 5 TO 8 KNOT LEFT CROSS WIND. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT ON HIS LAST LANDING, AT TOUCHDOWN, A GUST OF WIND FROM THE RIGHT CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO VEER LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. THE PILOT MANEUVERED THE AIRPLANE AROUND PARKED AIRPLANES AND AN AUTOMOBILE, THEN IMPACTED A TREE LINE. ATTEMPTS TO BRAKE THE AIRPLANE TO A STOP HAD BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL ON THE GRASS SURFACE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE AND A COLLISION WITH TREES.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A SOLO FLIGHT PRACTICING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS. THIS PRACTICE WAS BEING CONDUCTED WITH A 5 TO 8 KNOT LEFT CROSS WIND. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT ON HIS LAST LANDING, AT TOUCHDOWN, A GUST OF WIND FROM THE RIGHT CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO VEER LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. THE PILOT MANEUVERED THE AIRPLANE AROUND PARKED AIRPLANES AND AN AUTOMOBILE, THEN IMPACTED A TREE LINE. ATTEMPTS TO BRAKE THE AIRPLANE TO A STOP HAD BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL ON THE GRASS SURFACE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:24 EDT
Nearest AirportLincoln Park Airport (0nm)
Runway1
Runway Length2942 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN97055
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGlenn Air
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 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:45
Weather SourceWFAC