N965TE

Substantial
None

TIGER AIRCRAFT LLC AG-5BS/N: 10244

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 15, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA284
Location
Lincoln Park, NJ
Event ID
20120415X81927
Coordinates
40.947498, -74.314445
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around in a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N965TE
Make
TIGER AIRCRAFT LLC
Serial Number
10244
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
AG-5BAT2P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WENTWORTH AIRCRAFT INC
Address
2825 13TH AVE S
Status
Deregistered
City
MINNEAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
MN 55407-1417
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was performing a landing to runway 19, a 2,942-foot-long, 40-foot-wide, asphalt runway. During the landing, the airplane bounced twice on the runway. The pilot added full power in an attempt to go-around; however, the airplane drifted left and impacted trees off the left side of the runway. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that during the impact, the empennage separated and the wreckage was entangled in a tree. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The recorded wind near the accident site, about the time of the accident, was from 280 degrees at 6 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA284