Casualties unknown

Pilot Loses Directional Control During Crosswind Landing, Aircraft Noses Over (N52491)

Teterboro, NJ, US

On January 23, 1993, a Cessna 172P (registration N52491) operated by Mac Dan Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Teterboro, NJ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE DEPARTING THE RUNWAY AND NOSING OVER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND AND THE SOFT TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED BY THE AIRPLANE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a landing on Runway 1 with a crosswind from 300 degrees at 10 knots, the pilot went around after the first attempt but lost directional control on the second landing, causing the airplane to depart the runway and nose over.

Accident Overview

A pilot experienced a loss of directional control during a landing attempt, resulting in the aircraft departing the runway and nosing over. The incident occurred while the pilot was landing on Runway 1.

Weather Conditions

Winds were reported from 300 degrees at 10 knots, creating a crosswind condition for the approach to Runway 1.

Sequence of Events

The pilot initially attempted a landing on Runway 1. Due to the crosswind, he executed a go-around. During the second approach, the pilot was offered Runway 24, which would have been more aligned with the wind. However, he declined and continued his approach to Runway 1.

After touchdown, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane. The aircraft veered to the right and departed the runway surface. The nose wheel encountered a soft area, dug in, and the airplane nosed over.

Conclusion

The airplane sustained damage as a result of the nose-over. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, occupants, or injuries are available from the report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jan 1993 Cessna 172P accident near Teterboro, NJ?

During a landing on Runway 1 with a crosswind from 300 degrees at 10 knots, the pilot went around after the first attempt but lost directional control on the second landing, causing the airplane to depart the runway and nose over.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jan 1993 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N52491, operated by Mac Dan Aviation, at Teterboro, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE DEPARTING THE RUNWAY AND NOSING OVER. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CROSSWIND AND THE SOFT TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED BY THE AIRPLANE.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X11747. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.