Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ERA11CA177

Indian Trail, NC, USA

Aircraft #1

N788Q

Quist Kitfox

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 engine power. The airplane 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 there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

Factual Information

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.

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.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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