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May 9, 2014 · Piper PA 22-150 · N4305A

Meadville, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Meadville, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA 22-150 (1956)
Tail Number
N4305A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA243

According to the pilot, he deviated to a nearby airport after discovering that the winds at his intended destination were too strong. While on short final, the airplane encountered a wind gust from the left and the pilot initiated a go around. The wind gust then went away and the pilot elected to abort the go around and land. After touchdown, the pilot reduced power to idle and applied the brakes. Once the airplane slowed to 40 mph, it was hit by a "perpendicular gust," the left wing lifted and the airplane began a mild swerve to the left side of the runway. The pilot applied full aileron deflection and full right rudder inputs; however, he was unable to maintain directional control. The pilot then applied full power to initiate another go around. During the transition from ground roll to takeoff, the right gear collapsed and the right wingtip and propeller impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage to the forward fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go around in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, he deviated to a nearby airport after discovering that the winds at his intended destination were too strong. While on short final the airplane encountered a wind gust from the left and the pilot initiated a go around. The wind gust then went away and the pilot elected to abort the go around and land. After touchdown the pilot reduced power to idle and applied the brakes. Once the airplane slowed to 40 mph it was hit by a "perpendicular gust", the left wing lifted and the airplane began a mild swerve to the left side of the runway. The pilot applied full aileron deflection and full right rudder inputs; however, he was unable to maintain directional control. The pilot then applied full power to initiate another go around. During the transition from ground roll to takeoff the right gear collapsed and the right wingtip and propeller impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage to the forward fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EDT
Nearest AirportPort Meadville (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 22-150
Tail NumberN4305A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 11 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter0
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data