Casualties unknown

Private Pilot Experiences Ballooning and Runway Excursion During Touch-and-Go Landing (N9854G)

Okeechobee, FL, US

On November 14, 1992, a Cessna 172L (registration N9854G) operated by Sjg Enterprises, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Okeechobee, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER FLARE. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A private pilot conducting touch-and-go landings experienced a ballooned touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion with wing tip and nose wheel contact, separating the nose wheel.

Accident Overview

A private pilot was performing touch-and-go landings on a runway. During the maneuver, the airplane touched down and subsequently ballooned back into the air, entering a turn to the right with the nose in a pitch-up attitude. A witness reported hearing an increase in engine power and observed the nose of the airplane pitch down to the left.

Sequence of Events

Following the nose-down pitch to the left, the left wing tip and nose wheel collided with the runway. The impact caused the nose wheel to separate from the airplane. The airplane then bounced, and the right wing tip struck the runway. The airplane subsequently came to a complete stop in the grass adjacent to the runway.

Damage

The nose wheel separated from the aircraft, and both wing tips made contact with the runway surface. The extent of additional damage is not specified in the source.

Conclusions

The source does not provide a probable cause for the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Nov 1992 Cessna 172L accident near Okeechobee, FL?

A private pilot conducting touch-and-go landings experienced a ballooned touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion with wing tip and nose wheel contact, separating the nose wheel.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Nov 1992 involved a Cessna 172L, registration N9854G, operated by Sjg Enterprises, Inc., at Okeechobee, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER FLARE.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X16086. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.