Casualties unknown

Student Pilot Strikes VASI and ILS Antenna After Hard Landing at Concord Municipal Airport (N6341H)

Concord, NH, US

On February 18, 1988, a Cessna 152 (registration N6341H) was involved in an aviation accident near Concord, NH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing and subsequent go-around attempt, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and striking fixed objects. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A student pilot's hard landing at Concord Municipal Airport resulted in a bounce, aborted go-around attempt, and collision with runway lighting and navigation equipment.

What happened

The incident occurred during an instructional flight at Concord Municipal Airport. The student pilot was attempting to land the aircraft when it touched down with excessive force. The impact caused the aircraft to bounce off the runway surface.

In response to the bounce, the pilot applied full throttle in an effort to abort the landing and execute a go-around. However, control of the aircraft was not maintained effectively during this maneuver. The aircraft veered sharply to the left, departing the paved runway environment.

While moving laterally off the runway, the aircraft struck a Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) light structure and an Instrument Landing System (ILS) antenna. The collision brought the aircraft to a stop in a snow-covered area situated between the runway and the adjacent taxiway. No further details regarding injuries or specific aircraft damage beyond the struck infrastructure were provided in the source record.

The investigation

The available source material does not contain specific findings from a mechanical inspection or detailed forensic analysis of the airframe or systems. The narrative focuses solely on the operational sequence of events leading to the contact with ground-based navigation aids.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing and subsequent go-around attempt, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and striking fixed objects.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Feb 1988 Cessna 152 accident near Concord, NH?

A student pilot's hard landing at Concord Municipal Airport resulted in a bounce, aborted go-around attempt, and collision with runway lighting and navigation equipment.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Feb 1988 involved a Cessna 152, registration N6341H, at Concord, NH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing and subsequent go-around attempt, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway and striking fixed objects.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25155. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.