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March 11, 1995 · Piper PA-28RT-201 PA-28RT-20 · N8395Y

Wilmington, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 11, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wilmington, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-28RT-201 PA-28RT-20
Tail Number
N8395Y
Operator
Wpafb Aero Club Operator
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC95LA070

DURING FINAL APPROACH AT WILMINGTON, OHIO, THE PILOT OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE RATE OF DESCENT AND PERFORMED A GO AROUND. DURING THE GO AROUND, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR STRUCK A SNOW BANK. THE PILOT RADIOED GROUND PERSONNEL TO VISUALLY CHECK HIS LANDING GEAR. GROUND PERSONNEL TOLD THE PILOT THAT THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR HAD ROTATED 90 DEGREES FROM ITS NORMAL POSITION. THE PILOT RETURNED TO WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO AND PERFORMED AN EMERGENCY LANDING. DURING THE EMERGENCY LANDING THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a go around, which resulted in an inflight collision with a snowbank. A factor is the pilot's delay in initiating a go around.

Full Narrative

On Saturday, March 11, 1995 about 0915 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28RT-201, N8395Y, operated by Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) Aero Club, and piloted by Jerry L. Pringle, was substantially damaged during a go around at Clinton Field (I66) in Wilmington, Ohio. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated at WPAFB, Ohio on a local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight conducted under 14 CFR 91. The pilot reported he departed WPAFB on a local flight to practice maneuvers and touch and goes at I66. While on his second approach at I66 the pilot stated, the airplane was sinking faster than he intended, so he performed a go around. During the go around, about 200 yards from the approach end of the runway, the right main gear stuck a snow bank. During the climb out he observed the right main gear indicator did not show a down and locked position. He radioed ground personnel and asked them to visually check the gear while he made a low pass. Ground personnel indicated to the pilot that the right main gear had, rotated 90 degrees from its normal position. The pilot elected to return to WPAFB to perform an emergency landing. While at WPAFB the pilot radioed WPAFB Aero Club and discussed emergency procedures, while circling to burn fuel. During the emergency landing, the right main gear collapsed, the airplane turned to the right and went off the right side of the runway. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, the right wing spar was bent and the right wing was wrinkled.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 EST
Nearest AirportClinton Field (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28RT-201 PA-28RT-20
Tail NumberN8395Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWpafb Aero Club Operator
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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