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May 9, 2013 · Piper PA-28-140 · N4518F
Jacksonville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jacksonville, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N4518F
Operator
Pittman Daniel W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA235
According to the solo student pilot, he returned to the traffic pattern following some airwork, and was practicing landings to a full stop. On final approach to runway 5, the airplane drifted to the left side of the runway. The left main landing gear touched down first, and the airplane pivoted to the left. The student attempted a full power go-around, and as he pulled back on the yoke during takeoff, the left wing stalled, and the nose gear struck the ground. The airplane spun around 180 degrees before coming to a stop, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and empennage. He reported that the wind was calm just before the landing. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.
Full Narrative
According to the solo student pilot, he returned to the traffic pattern following airwork, and was practicing landings to a full stop. On approach to runway 5, the airplane began to drift to the left side of the runway. The left main landing gear touched down first, and the airplane pivoted to the left. A full power go-around was attempted. As the student pilot pulled back on the yoke during takeoff, the left wing stalled and the nose gear struck the ground. The airplane spun around 180 degrees before coming to a stop, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and empennage. He reported that the wind was calm just prior to the landing. The student pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 EDT
Nearest AirportAlbert J Ellis Airport (0nm)
Runway05
Runway Length7100 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN4518F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPittman Daniel W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 140
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC