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August 11, 1994 · Piper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201 · N9044A

Overgaard, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 1994
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Overgaard, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201
Tail Number
N9044A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA315

THE PILOT REPORTED DIVERTING AROUND RAIN SHOWERS ALONG THE ROUTE OF FLIGHT TO THE AIRPORT. ON FINAL APPROACH, ABOUT 10 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, A GUST OF WIND BLEW THE AIRPLANE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY CENTERLINE. THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER IN ORDER TO GO-AROUND. THE AIRPLANE'S TURBOCHARGED ENGINE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ACCELERATING AND DID NOT RESPOND IMMEDIATELY WITH FULL POWER, SO THE PILOT ENTERED A RIGHT TURN TO AVOID STRIKING AN OBSTRUCTION. THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND STRUCK THE GROUND ON THE RIGHT WING. THE ELEVATION OF THE AIRPORT IS 6,657 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL. THE CLOSEST OFFICIAL WEATHER OBSERVATION STATION, ABOUT 23 MILES AWAY, WAS ALSO REPORTING RAIN SHOWERS IN THE AREA. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS CALCULATED AT 9,200 FEET.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were weather conditions, high density altitude, and shifting wind conditions.

Full Narrative

On August 11, 1994, at 1500 hours mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28R-201T, N9044A, collided with terrain after an in-flight loss of control on final approach to runway 20 at the Mogollon Airpark, Overgaard, Arizona. The airplane was being operated by Jandr Associates, Inc., Pahrump, Nevada, as a business flight under 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The certificated private pilot and passenger received minor injuries. The flight originated in Chino, California, at 1155 hours. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The pilot diverted around rain showers along the route of flight from Chino to the Mogollon Airpark. After entering the Mogollon Airpark traffic pattern, the pilot observed the airport's windsock. According to the pilot, the windsock favored runway 20 with light winds. On final approach, about 10 feet above the ground, a gust of wind blew the airplane left of the runway centerline. The pilot applied full power in order to go-around. The airplane's powerplant did not respond immediately and the pilot entered a right turn to avoid striking an obstruction. The airplane stalled and struck the ground on the right wing. The elevation of the Mogollon Airpark is 6,657 feet above mean sea level (msl). The closest official weather observation station is the Show Low Airport, Show Low, Arizona, which is located about 23 nautical miles east of the accident site. The elevation of the weather observation station is 6,412 feet above msl. At 1442 hours, a record surface observation was reporting a temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit, with winds from 160 degrees at 10 knots. Remarks in the observation indicated thunderstorms to the southeast moving south with occasional light rain showers, and moderate rain showers observed in all quadrants.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MST
Nearest AirportMogollon Airpark (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28R-201T PA-28R-201
Tail NumberN9044A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360F · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:42
Weather SourceWFAC

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