Casualties unknown

1993-05-10: Cessna 172P (N54833) — Royal Karina Air Service Inc. — Pittstown, NJ

Pittstown, NJ, US

On May 10, 1993, a Cessna 172P (registration N54833) operated by Royal Karina Air Service Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Pittstown, NJ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE. THE GUSTY WIND AND PROXIMITY OF THE PARKED AIRPLANE WERE RELATED FACTORS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

During landing practice, a student pilot experienced two bounces and veered off the runway, colliding with a parked airplane. The instructor noted no mechanical malfunction but reported increased wind with gusts.

Incident Overview

A student pilot was practicing takeoffs, landings, go-arounds, and emergency procedures with an instructor in preparation for a solo flight. According to the instructor, the first takeoff and landing were completed successfully. The second takeoff resulted in a go-around.

Sequence of Events

A witness reported that during the third landing attempt, the airplane bounced. The pilot then added power to execute a go-around. However, the airplane bounced a second time and veered off the side of the runway, subsequently colliding with a parked airplane.

Contributing Factors

The instructor stated that there was no mechanical malfunction. However, the wind had increased to 14 knots, and a wind gust may have played a role in the accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12310. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.