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May 23, 2021 · Piper PA-28-180 · N16528
Lincoln Park, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lincoln Park, NJ
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180 (1973)
Tail Number
N16528
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA226
The pilot was attempting to make his final approach and landing after the preceding three successful landings in gusty crosswind conditions. The pilot described that during touchdown, the airplane bounced once and became airborne when it was struck by a strong gust of wind. The pilot aborted the landing by adding full power, retracting one notch of flaps, and attempted to re-center the airplane on the runway. The airplane then departed the runway surface and impacted the trees bordering the left side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot report that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot was attempting to make his final approach and landing after the preceding three successful landings in gusty crosswind conditions. The pilot described that during touchdown, the airplane bounced once and became airborne when it was struck by a strong gust of wind. The pilot aborted the landing by adding full power, retracting one notch of flaps, and attempted to re-center the airplane on the runway. The airplane then departed the runway surface and impacted the trees bordering the left side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot report that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportLincoln Park (0nm SE)
Runway01/1
Runway Length2942 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN16528
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 8 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC