Event CEN11CA052

Factual narrative

The pilot reported he maintained a higher than normal approach speed due to the gusty wind conditions. He applied flaps just prior to touching down, and the airplane bounced. The pilot reported that when the airplane bounced, he hit the throttle with his knee and did not realize it until he recognized that the airplane was accelerating between brake applications. The airplane continued off the end of the airstrip where it contacted a ditch resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that he maintained a higher-than-normal approach speed due to the gusty wind conditions. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced back airborne and the pilot's knee inadvertently moved the throttle control forward, increasing the engine power. Shortly after he realized that the airplane was accelerating between his applications of brakes. The airplane continued off the end of the airstrip and impacted a ditch, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12

NTSB Findings

Hierarchical cause / factor breakdown from the FAA bulk avdata database. Each finding tagged C (Cause) or F (Factor).

• — Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
• C Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine controls-Power lever-Unintentional use/operation - C