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April 10, 2011 · Cessna 172N · N6338F

Millville, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Millville, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N6338F
Operator
Paramus Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA236

The pilot was on a flight with two other pilot-rated passengers, practicing a no flap landing. He flared the airplane about half-way down the runway, it bounced, and then pitched up, drifted to the left, and the tail tie-down contacted the runway. The pilot relinquished the controls, and the pilot-rated passenger in the right front seat took control of the airplane. He lowered the pitch, and added full power to perform a go around. During the go-around, as the airplane climbed, it continued to the left, and the left horizontal stabilizer impacted an airport sign, separating the left elevator from the airplane. The pilot-rated passenger continued the climb and landed uneventfully. The left horizontal stabilizer, left elevator, and rudder were substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot reported there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during the go-around.

Full Narrative

The pilot-in-command, along with two other pilot-rated passengers, was practicing a no flap landing. The pilot in command began to flare the airplane about half-way down the runway, bounced, and then pitched the airplane up. The airplane drifted to the left, while the tail tie-down contacted the runway. The pilot-rated passenger in the right front seat took control of the airplane, lowered the pitch, and added full power in an attempt to go around. As the airplane climbed, it continued to the left, and the left horizontal stabilizer impacted an airport sign, separating the left elevator from the airplane. The pilot-rated passenger in the right seat continued the climb and returned to land uneventfully. The left horizontal stabilizer, left elevator, and rudder were substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot-in-command reported there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:35 EDT
Nearest AirportMillville Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length6002 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN6338F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorParamus Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 43 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 43 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data