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July 7, 1997 · Piper PA-17 · N4594H
Cadillac, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cadillac, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-17
Tail Number
N4594H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI97LA203
The pilot reported that when he attempted to land on runway 36, he 'had to much speed,' and ran out of runway. He attempted a go-around but turned to steep, causing the wingtip to hit the ground The pilot reported the 'wind got on top wing pushing down wing tip hit causing a ground loop.' The pilot reported that he had flown .3 hours within the last 90 days.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around and the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
Full Narrative
On July 7, 1997, at 1310 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-17, N4594H, sustained substantial damage when the pilot lost control of the aircraft during landing. The private pilot was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight had departed from a private airstrip, and was attempting to land on the grass runway 36 at Cadillac Airport, Cadillac, Michigan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that when he attempted to land on runway 36, he "had to much speed," and ran out of runway. He attempted a go-around but turned to steep, causing the wingtip to hit the ground. The pilot reported the "wind got on top wing pushing down wing tip hit causing a ground loop." The pilot reported that he had flown .3 hours within the last 90 days.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 EDT
Nearest AirportWexford County Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2005 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-17
Tail NumberN4594H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-8 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC