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July 20, 2012 · Piper PA-11 · N4844M
Neilsville, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Neilsville, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-11
Tail Number
N4844M
Operator
Steven Humphrey
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA468
After touching down, the pilot noticed that the airplane was not aligned with the runway and decided to abort the landing. The airplane turned left of the runway toward a cornfield, and the pilot applied power and pulled up. The airplane stalled and collided with the cornfield. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, an engine mount, the wing struts, and the left wing spar. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during an attempted aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
Full Narrative
During an aborted landing, the airplane stalled and collided with a cornfield to the left of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, an engine mount, the wing struts, and the left wing spar. The pilot reported there were no mechanical deficiencies prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 CDT
Nearest AirportNeillsville (0nm)
Runway20
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-11
Tail NumberN4844M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteven Humphrey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C90 SERIES · Reciprocating · 95
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:45
Weather SourceWFAC