N6338F

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172NS/N: 17273195

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 10, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA236
Location
Millville, NJ
Event ID
20110412X90637
Coordinates
39.367221, -75.072219
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during the go-around.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17273195
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
172NC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RARITAN VALLEY FLYING SCHOOL
Address
41 AIRPARK RD
City
PRINCETON
State / Zip Code
NJ 08540-1500
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot-in-command, along with two other pilot-rated passengers, was practicing a no flap landing. The pilot in command began to flare the airplane about half-way down the runway, bounced, and then pitched the airplane up. The airplane drifted to the left, while the tail tie-down contacted the runway. The pilot-rated passenger in the right front seat took control of the airplane, lowered the pitch, and added full power in an attempt to go around. As the airplane climbed, it continued to the left, and the left horizontal stabilizer impacted an airport sign, separating the left elevator from the airplane. The pilot-rated passenger in the right seat continued the climb and returned to land uneventfully. The left horizontal stabilizer, left elevator, and rudder were substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot-in-command reported there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA236