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August 6, 1989 · Piper PA-28-140 · N1157H
Troy, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Troy, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N1157H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI89LA160
AS THE PILOT FLARED TO LAND, THE RAPIDLY SHIFTING AND GUSTING WINDS MOVED FROM A QUARTERING HEADWIND TO A TAILWIND. DESPITE REMEDIAL CORRECTIONS, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO LAND OR GO AROUND. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED PAST THE END OF THE RUNWAY, STRUCK A FENCE AND THEN A TREE. THE AIRPLANE WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND FAILED TO PROPERLY COMPENSATE FOR UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
AS THE PILOT FLARED TO LAND, THE RAPIDLY SHIFTING AND GUSTING WINDS MOVED FROM A QUARTERING HEADWIND TO A TAILWIND. DESPITE REMEDIAL CORRECTIONS, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO LAND OR GO AROUND. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED PAST THE END OF THE RUNWAY, STRUCK A FENCE AND THEN A TREE. THE AIRPLANE WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EDT
Nearest AirportOakland-Troy (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3855 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN1157H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:46
Weather SourceWFAC