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August 2, 2014 · Piper PA 28-140 · N6257W
Beach, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Beach, ND
Aircraft
Piper PA 28-140 (1964)
Tail Number
N6257W
Operator
Thomad E Mau
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA410
The student pilot said he was on final approach for landing on runway 12 when he encountered a crosswind from the northeast. He corrected for the crosswind and proceeded to land. The airplane ballooned, touched down again and pulled to the right. The student pilot applied full power in an attempt to abort the landing. The airplane went off the right side of the runway, became airborne, and struck a large hay bale.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot said he was on final approach for landing on runway 12 at 20U when he encountered a crosswind from the northeast. He corrected for the crosswind and proceeded to land. The airplane ballooned, touched down, and pulled to the right. The student pilot applied full power in an attempt to abort the landing. The airplane went off the right side of the runway, became airborne, and struck a large hay bale. Post-accident examination revealed the firewall was buckled, both wing leading edges were crushed, the nose landing gear was sheared off, and there was some damage to the empennage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 MDT
Nearest AirportBEACH (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 28-140
Tail NumberN6257W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomad E Mau
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourcePILO