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November 25, 2011 · Cessna Aircraft 162 · N5216J
Lincoln Park, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 25, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lincoln Park, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft 162
Tail Number
N5216J
Operator
Aero Safety Training
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA083
The sport pilot stated that he was landing at the conclusion of a local flight. To compensate for a right crosswind, the pilot lowered the airplane's right wing and applied left rudder. The airplane touched down on the runway to the left of the runway centerline, bounced, and struck a runway light. The pilot then applied full engine power to initiate a go-around; however, the airplane veered to the left and impacted trees on the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall and both wings. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control, a runway excursion, and collision with trees.
Full Narrative
The sport pilot stated that he was landing at the conclusion of a local flight. To compensate for a 7 knot right crosswind, the pilot lowered the airplane's right wing and applied left rudder. The airplane touched down on the runway to the left of the runway centerline, bounced, and struck a runway light. The pilot then applied full engine power to initiate a go-around; however, the airplane veered to the left, and subsequently impacted trees on the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall and both the left and right wings. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 EST
Nearest AirportLincoln Park Airport (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna Aircraft 162
Tail NumberN5216J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAero Safety Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 34 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC