Casualties unknown

Bounced Landing Results in Runway Excursion and Hangar Collision During Touch-and-Go Practice (N8805Z)

Kutztown, PA, US

On July 3, 2000, a Cessna 172H (registration N8805Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Kutztown, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his delay in remedial action. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During touch-and-go practice, a hard bounce on the second landing led to an aborted go-around, causing the airplane to depart the runway and strike a hangar.

Incident Overview

A student pilot, accompanied by a certified flight instructor (CFI), was conducting touch-and-go landing practice at an airport. The first touch-and-go was performed without incident. However, during the second landing attempt, the airplane bounced hard on the runway.

Go-Around Attempt

In response to the hard bounce, the CFI applied full power to initiate a go-around. However, the airspeed was too slow, the flaps were still extended, and the remaining runway distance was insufficient. The CFI then decided to abort the go-around and attempted to land on the remaining runway surface.

Runway Excursion and Impact

The airplane departed the left side of the runway and subsequently impacted a hangar. The incident concluded with the aircraft coming to rest after striking the structure.

Investigation Findings

The investigation did not provide a probable cause for the accident. The sequence of events—a bounced landing, a go-around that was aborted due to low airspeed, extended flaps, and limited runway, followed by a runway excursion and collision with a hangar—was documented.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Jul 2000 Cessna 172H accident near Kutztown, PA?

During touch-and-go practice, a hard bounce on the second landing led to an aborted go-around, causing the airplane to depart the runway and strike a hangar.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Jul 2000 involved a Cessna 172H, registration N8805Z, at Kutztown, PA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his delay in remedial action.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X21481. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.