Accident Details
Date
Thursday, March 3, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA177
Location
Indian Trail, NC
Event ID
20110304X05438
Coordinates
35.119167, -80.584724
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 failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a vehicle.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N788Q
Make
QUIST
Serial Number
1893
Engine Type
None
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
QUIST DAVID L
Address
10310 CLUB FIELD CT
Status
Deregistered
City
CHARLOTTE
State / Zip Code
NC 28227
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane bounced several times during the landing. After the third bounce, he elected to abort the landing and applied full-throttle. The airplane then veered to the left, departed the left side of the runway, and struck an, unoccupied parked vehicle before stopping. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot stated that the airplane did not experience any mechanical malfunctions.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA177