CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162 near Lincoln Park, NJ — 2011-11-25

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control, a runway excursion, and collision with trees.

NTSB narrative

The sport pilot stated that he was landing at the conclusion of a local flight. To compensate for a right crosswind, the pilot lowered the airplane's right wing and applied left rudder. The airplane touched down on the runway to the left of the runway centerline, bounced, and struck a runway light. The pilot then applied full engine power to initiate a go-around; however, the airplane veered to the left and impacted trees on the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall and both wings. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-flare/touchdown

Evidence available

• Photos
• 5 docket documents

Docket documents5

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Pilot Statementinterview
• Memorandum for Record - Pilotother
• Photograph # 1 - Aircraft as it came to rest (Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photograph # 2 - Airplane as viewed from front after recovery (Courtesy of FAA)photos

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