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July 1, 1988 · Rockwell 112A · N1463J
Sandusky, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Sandusky, OH
Aircraft
Rockwell 112A
Tail Number
N1463J
Operator
John a Iannucci
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA150
THE PLT HAD FLOWN ONLY 4 HRS DURING LAST 90 DAYS ALL OF WHICH WAS IN THE ACCIDENT ACFT. THE PLT REPORTED THE LANDING WAS FAST AND THE ACFT BOUNCED ON TOUCHDOWN. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS LOST AND THE PLT ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND DURING WHICH PARTIAL POWER WAS APPLIED. THE ACFT CONTACTED A TREE DURING CLIMB OUT AND CAME TO REST IN THE BAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER MAKING A BOUNCHED LANDING. ADDITIONALLY, THE PILOT FAILED TO ADD FULL POWER AFTER THE BOUNCHED LANDING PRIOR TO STRIKING TREES TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
THE PLT HAD FLOWN ONLY 4 HRS DURING LAST 90 DAYS ALL OF WHICH WAS IN THE ACCIDENT ACFT. THE PLT REPORTED THE LANDING WAS FAST AND THE ACFT BOUNCED ON TOUCHDOWN. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE ACFT WAS LOST AND THE PLT ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND DURING WHICH PARTIAL POWER WAS APPLIED. THE ACFT CONTACTED A TREE DURING CLIMB OUT AND CAME TO REST IN THE BAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest AirportGriffing-Sandusky (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length3553 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell 112A
Tail NumberN1463J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn a Iannucci
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1D6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 11 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC