Casualties unknown

Pilot Loses Control During Go-Around After Bounced Landing (N40996)

Lumberton, NJ, US

On July 25, 1994, a Piper PA-34-200T (registration N40996) was involved in an aviation accident near Lumberton, NJ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Pilot lost control of aircraft when applying full power while recovering from last bounce. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot completed a circling approach to runway 01, but the airplane bounced three times during touchdown. After aborting the landing and applying full power, the pilot lost control, veered left, and struck trees.

Approach and Touchdown

The pilot was performing a circling approach to runway 01. Upon arriving at the runway, the airplane made initial contact with the ground but bounced back into the air. This occurred a total of three times, indicating an unstable touchdown.

Go-Around Attempt

After the third bounce, the pilot decided to abort the landing and initiated a go-around by applying full power. However, the airplane did not climb straight ahead; instead, it veered to the left and entered a steep bank.

Collision with Trees

The airplane continued its leftward deviation and struck trees adjacent to the runway. The impact with the trees concluded the flight.

Investigative Report

The FAA inspector assigned to the incident reported that the pilot lost control of the aircraft when full power was applied while recovering from the last bounce. The inspector's statement also mentions that the pilot attempted a go-around, but the aircraft banked steeply left and impacted trees. This report provides the official account of the event.

Probable cause

Pilot lost control of aircraft when applying full power while recovering from last bounce.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jul 1994 Piper PA-34-200T accident near Lumberton, NJ?

A pilot completed a circling approach to runway 01, but the airplane bounced three times during touchdown. After aborting the landing and applying full power, the pilot lost control, veered left, and struck trees.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jul 1994 involved a Piper PA-34-200T, registration N40996, at Lumberton, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Pilot lost control of aircraft when applying full power while recovering from last bounce.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01847. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.