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September 4, 2024 · Piper PA-28-181 · N512AF
Somerville, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 2024
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Somerville, NJ
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181 (2021)
Tail Number
N512AF
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA369
On September 4, 2024, about 1930 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-181, N512AF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Somerset Airport (SMQ), Somerville, New Jersey. The flight instructor was not injured, and the student pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. According to the flight instructor, during a practice landing, he observed a group of deer on the runway. He initiated a go-around; however, during the climb, the engine lost power. Unable to maintain altitude, the airplane collided with trees. The airplane was recovered and retained for further examination.
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On September 4, 2024, about 1930 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-181, N512AF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Somerset Airport (SMQ), Somerville, New Jersey. The flight instructor was not injured, and the student pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. According to the flight instructor, during a practice landing, he observed a group of deer on the runway. He initiated a go-around; however, during the climb, the engine lost power. Unable to maintain altitude, the airplane collided with trees. The airplane was recovered and retained for further examination.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest AirportSOMERSET (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length1923 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN512AF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind110° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 F
Altimeter30.38 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC