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August 31, 1989 · Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30 · N21353
Wolfeboro, NH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Wolfeboro, NH
Aircraft
Piper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail Number
N21353
Operator
Christian Chandler
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC89LA208
DURING AN APCH TO LAND ON RWY 30, THE OWNER/PIC INITIATED A SHORT FIELD LANDING. THE WIND WAS REPORTED TO BE FROM 300 DEG AT 15 GUSTING 25 KTS. ACCORDING TO THE OWNER, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED WIND SHEAR ON FINAL APCH & STARTED TO SETTLE. POWER WAS ADDED, BUT THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO DESCEND. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT ROLLED TO THE LEFT AS THE LEFT WING HIT TREE TOPS, THEN IT NOSED OVER & IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE OWNER'S INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI) WAS ABOARD, BUT THE OWNER WAS CONSIDERED TO BE THE PIC ON THIS FLT.
NTSB Probable Cause
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE OWNER/PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC), HIS FAILUE TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE ON THE APPROACH, AND FAILURE OF THE OTHER PILOT (OWNER'S INSTRUCTOR PILOT) TO TAKE REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS AND TREES NEAR THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
DURING AN APCH TO LAND ON RWY 30, THE OWNER/PIC INITIATED A SHORT FIELD LANDING. THE WIND WAS REPORTED TO BE FROM 300 DEG AT 15 GUSTING 25 KTS. ACCORDING TO THE OWNER, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED WIND SHEAR ON FINAL APCH & STARTED TO SETTLE. POWER WAS ADDED, BUT THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO DESCEND. SUBSEQUENTLY, IT ROLLED TO THE LEFT AS THE LEFT WING HIT TREE TOPS, THEN IT NOSED OVER & IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE OWNER'S INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI) WAS ABOARD, BUT THE OWNER WAS CONSIDERED TO BE THE PIC ON THIS FLT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportLakes Region (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length2030 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32RT-300T PA-32RT-30
Tail NumberN21353
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorChristian Chandler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-S1AD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 15 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO