Casualties unknown

Aircraft Noses Over After Swerving Off Runway During Landing (N4861G)

Hammonton, NJ, US

On April 27, 1983, a Cessna 172N (registration N4861G) was involved in an aviation accident near Hammonton, NJ. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft veered right during landing on runway 21, left the runway, and nosed over in a plowed field. The pilot applied left rudder, aileron, and brake but could not stop the swerve.

Event Description

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during landing on runway 21, culminating in a nose-over in a plowed field. The wind was reported from 240 degrees at 10 knots. After touchdown, the aircraft rolled for approximately 1,000 feet before it began to veer to the right. The pilot attempted to correct the deviation by applying left rudder and left aileron. When these inputs did not halt the swerve, the pilot applied left aileron together with left brake. The aircraft left the paved surface and traveled 50 feet into an adjacent plowed field, where it nosed over upon stopping. The field was described as plowed, indicating soft soil conditions.

Sequence of Events

The landing was conducted on runway 21 with wind from 240 degrees at 10 knots. The aircraft had rolled about 1,000 feet when it began to veer to the right. The pilot tried left rudder and aileron. This did not stop the swerve, so the pilot tried left aileron and left brake. The aircraft left the runway and went 50 feet into a plowed field where it nosed over as it stopped.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Apr 1983 Cessna 172N accident near Hammonton, NJ?

An aircraft veered right during landing on runway 21, left the runway, and nosed over in a plowed field. The pilot applied left rudder, aileron, and brake but could not stop the swerve.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Apr 1983 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N4861G, at Hammonton, NJ.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X42815. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.