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August 10, 2014 · Piper PA 28-161 161 · N2149F
Block Island, RI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Block Island, RI
Aircraft
Piper PA 28-161 161 (1978)
Tail Number
N2149F
Operator
Danic Electric
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA438
The pilot reported that the airplane was on final approach for landing when he observed that another airplane on the runway was not exiting the runway as quickly as he expected. With the end of the runway approaching, the pilot elected to abort the landing. During the subsequent attempted go-around, the airplane encountered an aerodynamic stall and impacted trees, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, rudder, and horizontal stabilator. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies, and a Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed control continuity from the cockpit to all flight control surfaces during postaccident examination.
NTSB Probable Cause
A loss of control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane was on final approach for landing when he observed that another airplane on the runway was not exiting the runway as quickly as he expected. With the end of the runway approaching, the pilot elected to abort the landing. During the subsequent attempted go-around, the airplane encountered an aerodynamic stall and impacted trees, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, rudder, and horizontal stabilator. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies, and a Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed control continuity from the cockpit to all flight control surfaces during postaccident examination.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 EDT
Nearest AirportBlock Island State Airport (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length2502 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 28-161 161
Tail NumberN2149F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDanic Electric
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC