Casualties unknown

Aircraft Bounces Short of Runway, Strikes Embankment (N5894U)

Pennington, NJ, US

On November 24, 1984, a Piper CHEROKEE 140-C (registration N5894U) was involved in an aviation accident near Pennington, NJ. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot and passenger reported a normal approach but had no memory of the accident. Ground evidence indicated the aircraft bounced on a road and hit an embankment short of the runway, then slid onto the runway.

Incident Overview

The pilot and passenger of the aircraft stated that the flight and approach to land appeared normal in all respects. However, both individuals had no recollection of the actual accident and only recalled waking up in an ambulance. No witnesses to the accident were recorded.

Ground Evidence

Examination of the ground evidence revealed tire marks on a road, suggesting that the aircraft bounced and subsequently struck an embankment short of the runway threshold. After impact, the aircraft slid approximately 12 feet on the runway before coming to a stop.

Aircraft Damage

During the slide, the nose gear was sheared off. Additionally, the propeller and the right wing were damaged, and the windscreen cracked.

Weather Conditions

The wind was reported from 280 degrees at 14 knots, with little or no turbulence.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Nov 1984 Piper CHEROKEE 140-C accident near Pennington, NJ?

A pilot and passenger reported a normal approach but had no memory of the accident. Ground evidence indicated the aircraft bounced on a road and hit an embankment short of the runway, then slid onto the runway.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Nov 1984 involved a Piper CHEROKEE 140-C, registration N5894U, at Pennington, NJ.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X41662. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.