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Student Pilot Aborts Landing, Strikes Tree and Parked Airplane (N1469X)

Farmingdale, NY, US

On November 4, 1997, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N1469X) was involved in an aviation accident near Farmingdale, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor was the cross wind condition. 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

During a full stop landing on runway 19, a student pilot drifted left, aborted, exited runway, struck a tree, and collided with a parked airplane. Winds were from 250° at 22 knots gusting 28.

Incident Overview

A student pilot, during his first touch and go landing on runway 19, decided to perform a full stop landing instead. During the landing flare, the airplane drifted off the left side of the runway. The pilot then added full power to abort the landing.

Sequence of Events

After adding full power, the airplane exited the runway to the left. It subsequently struck a tree and continued into an aircraft parking area, where it collided with a parked airplane. The incident occurred under reported wind conditions of 250 degrees at 22 knots, with gusts to 28 knots.

Aircraft and Pilot Information

The student pilot was the sole occupant. No further details about the aircraft or pilot were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Nov 1997 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Farmingdale, NY?

During a full stop landing on runway 19, a student pilot drifted left, aborted, exited runway, struck a tree, and collided with a parked airplane. Winds were from 250° at 22 knots gusting 28.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Nov 1997 Piper PA-28-140 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Nov 1997 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N1469X, at Farmingdale, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor was the cross wind condition.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X09190. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.