N5216J

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162S/N: 16200045

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 25, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA12CA083
Location
Lincoln Park, NJ
Event ID
20111126X34805
Coordinates
40.947498, -74.314445
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 inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control, a runway excursion, and collision with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5216J
Make
CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO
Serial Number
16200045
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
162C162
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AERO SAFETY TRAINING LTD
Address
425 BEAVERBROOK RD
Status
Deregistered
City
LINCOLN PARK
State / Zip Code
NJ 07035-1442
Country
United States

Analysis

The sport pilot stated that he was landing at the conclusion of a local flight. To compensate for a 7 knot 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 subsequently impacted trees on the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall and both the left and right wings. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA083