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May 27, 2011 · Piper J5A · N2364
Palmer, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Palmer, AK
Aircraft
Piper J5A
Tail Number
N2364
Operator
Steven F Pechota
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA036
The solo student pilot initiated a go-around on his first landing attempt due to low level turbulence associated with wind coming over nearby trees. He elected to land beyond the trees on his next attempt, but about 5 feet above the runway, the airplane turned sharply to the right, descended and impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot said there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane, and that he should have selected another airport where the wind was not a factor.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot initiated a go-around on his first landing attempt due to low level turbulence associated with wind coming over nearby trees. He elected to land beyond the trees on his next attempt, but about 5 feet above the runway, the airplane turned sharply to the right, and dropped to the ground. He said there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane, and that he should have selected another airport where the wind was not a factor. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportPalmer Municipal (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length3617 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J5A
Tail NumberN2364
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteven F Pechota
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290 SERIES · Reciprocating · 125
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C
Altimeter29.71 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC