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September 7, 2007 · Piper PA-28-181 · N3063Y
N Myrtle Beach, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
N Myrtle Beach, SC
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N3063Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA218
The pilot of the Piper PA-28-181 was on final approach to land on runway 5, a 5,996-foot-long, 100-foot-wide, asphalt runway, when the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The pilot attempted a go-around; however, the airplane subsequently impacted water on the left side of the runway, and came to rest inverted. The airplane's left wing spar was fractured. Winds reported at the airport, about the time of the accident, were from 130 degrees, at 9 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with water. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Piper PA-28-181 was on approach to land on Runway 5, a 5,996-foot-long, 100-foot-wide, asphalt runway. The pilot reported that he encountered a gust of wind on final approach, and attempted a go-around. The airplane subsequently impacted water on the left side of the runway, and came to rest inverted. The airplane's left wing spar was fractured. Winds reported at the airport, about the time of the accident, were from 130 degrees, at 9 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportGrand Strand (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length5996 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN3063Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 89 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 9 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC