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September 9, 2010 · Piper PA-28-181 · N2753M

Montauk, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Montauk, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N2753M
Operator
43Rd Aviation Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA473

According to the pilot, as he approached his destination airport, he requested airport advisories over the UNICOM frequency. He was advised that traffic was landing on runway 24, and the wind was reported at 310 degrees at 9 knots. During his first approach he believed he was too high and executed a go-around. He re-entered the pattern and as the airplane descended to the runway, it encountered windshear and stalled. The pilot made an attempt to go-around, but the airplane was too low and slow. He was unable to maintain the airplane's altitude, and it landed hard and veered off the left side of the runway. The airplane struck trees and the right wing was torn from the fuselage. The reported wind at the accident airport near the accident time was from 290 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 18 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, as he approached his destination airport, he radioed the Unicom and requested airport advisories. He was advised that traffic was landing on runway 24, and the wind was reported at 310 degrees at 9 knots. During his first approach he believed he was too high and executed a go-around. He re-entered the pattern from the northwest for landing. As he descended down to the "numbers" a wind shear struck the airplane and the stall alarm sounded along with a drop in airspeed. He made an attempt to go-around, but was to "low and slow". He was unable maintain altitude, landed hard and veered off of the left side of the runway. The airplane struck some small trees and the right wing was torn from the fuselage. The reported wind at the accident airport near the accident time was from 290 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 18 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 EDT
Nearest AirportMontauk Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length3481 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN2753M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator43Rd Aviation Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 10 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 52
Altimeter29.71 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data