CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162
Lincoln Park, NJ — November 25, 2011
Event Information
| Date | November 25, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA083 |
| Event ID | 20111126X34805 |
| Location | Lincoln Park, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.94750, -74.31445 |
| Airport | Lincoln Park Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO |
| Model | 162 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.