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May 26, 2000 · Aerotek Pitts S-2A · N16FJ

Hammonton, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hammonton, NJ
Aircraft
Aerotek Pitts S-2A
Tail Number
N16FJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC00LA145

The airplane was landing on Runway 21, a 3,602 foot-long, 75 foot-wide, asphalt runway. The airplane veered left during the landing roll and the pilot attempted to apply right rudder to correct; however, the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The airplane's left wing contacted the ground and the airplane nosed over. The pilot stated he experienced no mechanical problems with the airplane. Winds reported at an airport about 17 miles south-southeast of the accident site, were from 290 degrees at 13 knots

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.

Full Narrative

On May 26, 2000, about 0900 Eastern Daylight Time, an Aerotex Pitts S-2A, N16FJ, was substantially damaged while landing at the Hammonton Municipal Airport, Hammonton, New Jersey. The certificated private pilot and a passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight that departed the Cross Keys Airport, Cross Keys, New Jersey. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane was landing on Runway 21, a 3,602 foot-long, 75 foot-wide, asphalt runway. According to the pilot, the airplane veered left during the landing roll and he attempted to apply right rudder to correct; however, the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The airplane's left wing contacted the ground and the airplane nosed over. The pilot stated he experienced no mechanical problems with the airplane. The pilot reported 1,710 hours of total flight experience, of which, 37 hours were in the make and model of the accident airplane. Winds reported at an airport about 17 miles south-southeast of the accident site, at 0854, were from 290 degrees at 13 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHammonton Muni (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length3602 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAerotek Pitts S-2A
Tail NumberN16FJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time12:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data