N54833CESSNA 172P 1993-05-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172P S/N: 17275062

Summary

On May 10, 1993, a Cessna 172P (N54833) was involved in an incident near Pittstown, NJ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE. THE GUSTY WIND AND PROXIMITY OF THE PARKED AIRPLANE WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO93LA079. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N54833.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 10, 1993
NTSB Number
BFO93LA079
Location
PITTSTOWN, NJ
Event ID
20001211X12310
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE. THE GUSTY WIND AND PROXIMITY OF THE PARKED AIRPLANE WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17275062
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
172P C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SAMEXA CORP
Address
TRENTON MERCER AIRPORT
10 W PIPER AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST TRENTON
State / Zip Code
NJ 08628-1307
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO93LA079