Casualties unknown

Runway Overrun and Water Landing After Aborted Takeoff (N9182X)

Atlantic City, NJ, US

On February 23, 2002, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N9182X) was involved in an aviation accident near Atlantic City, NJ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. 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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An aircraft overshot a short runway, struck a fence, and landed in water after the pilot attempted to abort takeoff following an initial landing attempt.

What happened

The flight sequence began with an approach to a runway measuring 2,948 feet in length. Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed approximately 2,000 feet beyond the approach end of the paved surface. Due to the excessive distance traveled on the ground, the airplane skidded and departed the right side of the runway, entering surrounding vegetation.

Following this excursion, the pilot attempted to abort a takeoff maneuver, though the narrative suggests a complex sequence of events involving both landing and takeoff phases. During this aborted attempt, the aircraft struck a fence before ultimately coming to rest in a body of water. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to these events.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Feb 2002 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Atlantic City, NJ?

An aircraft overshot a short runway, struck a fence, and landed in water after the pilot attempted to abort takeoff following an initial landing attempt.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Feb 2002 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N9182X, at Atlantic City, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020302X00297. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.