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January 6, 2011 · Piper PA-28-235 · N929TC
Lancaster, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 6, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lancaster, SC
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-235
Tail Number
N929TC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA109
According to the pilot, while on the final approach leg of the traffic pattern, the airplane encountered a crosswind. The airplane drifted to the right of the approach path to the runway. During the landing, the airplane touched down to the right of the centerline and began to veer toward the right edge of the runway. The pilot attempted to execute a go-around; however, he did not apply full right rudder with the application of engine power, and the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The airplane struck a ditch and the right main landing gear sheared off; the right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while on final approach a crosswind blew the airplane to the right side of the extended centerline of the runway. During the landing, the airplane touched down to the right of centerline and began to drift toward the right edge of the runway. The pilot attempted to execute a go-around; however, he did not apply full right rudder with the application of engine power, and the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The airplane struck a ditch, the right main landing gear sheared off, and the right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 EST
Nearest AirportLancaster County Airport (0nm)
Runway06
Runway Length6004 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-235
Tail NumberN929TC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B4B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 32 C
Altimeter29.69 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC