Casualties unknown

Aircraft Collides with Parked Plane During Landing at Princeton Airport (N738QK)

Princeton, NJ, US

On March 20, 1988, a Cessna 182RG (registration N738QK) operated by R. Mininni was involved in an aviation accident near Princeton, NJ. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing at Princeton, New Jersey, a flight encountered turbulence in the last 500 feet, initiated a go-around, then landed with 10-degree flaps. After touchdown, the aircraft lifted off again, touched down left of center, veered off the runway, and struck a parked aircraft.

Event Overview

A landing incident occurred at Princeton, New Jersey, when an aircraft collided with a parked airplane after veering off the runway. The flight encountered turbulence during the final approach, within the last 500 feet before reaching the runway.

Sequence of Events

The pilot responded to the turbulence by initiating a go-around. Subsequently, the aircraft returned for landing with flaps set at 10 degrees. Upon touchdown, the aircraft rolled a few feet before lifting off again. It then touched down to the left of the runway centerline and continued left, departing the runway surface.

Collision and Final Position

The left wing of the aircraft struck the tail section of a parked aircraft. The impact caused the aircraft to pivot, and it came to rest at the edge of the ramp. The event did not involve any reported injuries or fatalities per the official source.

Relevant Details

The incident took place at Princeton, New Jersey. No further details regarding aircraft type, registration, operator, or weather conditions were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Mar 1988 Cessna 182RG accident near Princeton, NJ?

During landing at Princeton, New Jersey, a flight encountered turbulence in the last 500 feet, initiated a go-around, then landed with 10-degree flaps. After touchdown, the aircraft lifted off again, touched down left of center, veered off the runway, and struck a parked aircraft.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Mar 1988 involved a Cessna 182RG, registration N738QK, operated by R. Mininni, at Princeton, NJ.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25339. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.