Casualties unknown

1988-05-29: Cessna 177 (N35253) — Milford, DE

Milford, DE, US

On May 29, 1988, a Cessna 177 (registration N35253) was involved in an aviation accident near Milford, DE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a landing attempt, the pilot reported a too-fast approach resulting in two bounces, leading to an aborted landing. The aircraft departed the runway, struck a post, crossed a highway, hit another post, and came to rest inverted.

Incident Overview

The pilot of the involved aircraft stated that the landing approach was too fast, causing the aircraft to bounce on touchdown. After stabilizing the aircraft, the pilot attempted a second touchdown, but the aircraft bounced again. By that time, more than half of the runway had been used, prompting the pilot to abort the landing by applying full power and retracting the flaps.

Runway Excursion

Following the decision to abort, the aircraft flew off the left side of the runway. The right wing then contacted a post. Subsequently, the aircraft traveled across a four-lane highway before contacting a concrete post in a hotel parking lot. The aircraft came to rest inverted.

Remarks

The report is based on the pilot's statement. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, time, weather, or injuries were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25636. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.