Casualties unknown

Pilot Aborts Landing After Touchdown, Strikes Fence and Car During Go-Around (N7658F)

Cross Keys, NJ, US

On December 17, 2001, a Piper PA-28 (registration N7658F) was involved in an aviation accident near Cross Keys, NJ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a VFR flight, the pilot landed long after a high and fast final approach. After touching down, he aborted the landing, but the airplane struck a wooden fence and a car before coming to a stop. No preimpact failures were reported.

Overview

The airplane departed on a VFR flight. The departure, en route, and descent portions of the flight were uneventful.

Flight Details

On final approach, the airplane turned final "high" and approximately 1/2 mile from the displaced threshold. The pilot selected 40 degrees of flaps. The airplane crossed the displaced threshold approximately 100 feet above ground level (agl), and 15 to 20 knots fast.

Accident Sequence

The airplane touched down with approximately 1,750 feet of runway remaining. When the nosewheel touched down, the pilot realized he would not be able to stop before reaching the end. With approximately 500 feet of runway remaining, he decided to abort the landing. The airplane lifted off at the end of the runway. The right main landing gear struck a wooden fence at the end of the runway, and then an automobile traveling on a road. The airplane spun approximately 180 degrees to the right, impacted the ground, came to a stop, and the pilot exited.

Aftermath

After the accident, the pilot did not report any preimpact failures or malfunctions with the airplane.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Dec 2001 Piper PA-28 accident near Cross Keys, NJ?

During a VFR flight, the pilot landed long after a high and fast final approach. After touching down, he aborted the landing, but the airplane struck a wooden fence and a car before coming to a stop. No preimpact failures were reported.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Dec 2001 involved a Piper PA-28, registration N7658F, at Cross Keys, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020213X00215. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.