Casualties unknown

Pilot Reports Bump on Runway During Landing, Leading to Go-Around and Collision with Parked Aircraft (N2075T)

Oak Bluffs, MA, US

On July 21, 1983, a Piper PA-28R-200 (registration N2075T) operated by Bruce M. Thatcher was involved in an aviation accident near Oak Bluffs, MA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing roll, a pilot encountered a bump, causing the aircraft to become airborne 5-10 feet. The pilot elected to go around but struck a parked aircraft's vertical stabilizer, then slid into a parked car and another aircraft.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during the landing roll, the aircraft encountered a bump on the runway, causing it to become airborne approximately 5 to 10 feet. The pilot decided to initiate a go-around rather than continue the landing, citing insufficient remaining runway to recover and stop safely.

Collision Sequence

While attempting the go-around, the aircraft struck the vertical stabilizer of another airplane parked near the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the aircraft slid along a parking lot and collided with a parked car and a second parked aircraft.

Aftermath

The sequence of events resulted in damage to multiple vehicles and aircraft. No further details on injuries or damage specifics were provided in the report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Jul 1983 Piper PA-28R-200 accident near Oak Bluffs, MA?

During landing roll, a pilot encountered a bump, causing the aircraft to become airborne 5-10 feet. The pilot elected to go around but struck a parked aircraft's vertical stabilizer, then slid into a parked car and another aircraft.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Jul 1983 involved a Piper PA-28R-200, registration N2075T, operated by Bruce M. Thatcher, at Oak Bluffs, MA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X43931. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.