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April 30, 1988 · Grumman AA5B · N4557Q
Morristown, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Morristown, NJ
Aircraft
Grumman AA5B
Tail Number
N4557Q
Operator
David R Smith
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88LA135
THE PILOT MADE A BOUNCED LANDING ON RUNWAY 5 WITH WINDS FROM 300 AT 15 - 20 KNOTS. THERE WERE TWO PRIVATE PILOTS ON BOARD AND BOTH ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE SITUATION WITH ONE WORKING THE POWER AND THE OTHER ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT THE BOUNCE. THE AIRCRAFT FELL OFF ON A WING AND CRASHED.
NTSB Probable Cause
A LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO IMPROPER TECHNIQUE AFTER A BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE SECOND PILOT ALSO ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT THE SITUATION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT MADE A BOUNCED LANDING ON RUNWAY 5 WITH WINDS FROM 300 AT 15 - 20 KNOTS. THERE WERE TWO PRIVATE PILOTS ON BOARD AND BOTH ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE SITUATION WITH ONE WORKING THE POWER AND THE OTHER ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT THE BOUNCE. THE AIRCRAFT FELL OFF ON A WING AND CRASHED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EDT
Nearest AirportMorristown (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman AA5B
Tail NumberN4557Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid R Smith
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO