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April 4, 2008 · Piper PA-28-236 · N2092E
Alturas, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 4, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Alturas, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-236
Tail Number
N2092E
Operator
George Mcarthur
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA103
The pilot reported that while landing he struck a few runway lights and initiated a go-around. He said that when he applied engine power, the airplane rolled to the left, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane received structural damage to both wings and empennage. The wind at the time of the accident was from 240 degrees at 20 knots, with gusts to 32 knots. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Attain/maintain not possible - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot was on the final leg of a cross-country flight and landing on runway 21 at his destination airport. The pilot reported that while landing he struck a "few" landing lights and initiated a go-around. The pilot reported that when he applied engine power the airplane rolled to the left and the wing struck the ground. The airplane received structural damage to both wings and empennage. The wind at the time of the accident was from 240 degrees at 20 knots, with gusts to 32 knots. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 PDT
Nearest AirportAlturas Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length2935 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-236
Tail NumberN2092E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeorge Mcarthur
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 20 kt, gusting 32 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 19 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC