N222KMVans Aircraft RV-41991-06-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Vans Aircraft RV-4S/N: 337

Summary

On June 15, 1991, a Vans Aircraft RV-4 (N222KM) was involved in an accident near Manville, NJ. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER AN ABORTED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE COLLIDING WITH A MOUND OF DIRT OFF THE RUNWAY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91DHA02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N222KM.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 15, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91DHA02
Location
MANVILLE, NJ
Event ID
20001212X17357
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER AN ABORTED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE COLLIDING WITH A MOUND OF DIRT OFF THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
337
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
RV-4RV4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-4

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KOMOROSKI EDWARD J
Address
31 HILL RD
City
FRENCHTOWN
State / Zip Code
NJ 08825-4008
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# NYC91DHA02