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November 17, 2018 · Piper PA32R 301 · N4137W
Versailles, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Versailles, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA32R 301 (1999)
Tail Number
N4137W
Operator
335 Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA069
During the initial approach, the pilot and airplane owner were not able to see the airport environment due to haze, but both of them were able to see the ground. The pilot continued to use the GPS for navigation, and once the airplane was above the airport, they were able to see the runway. The pilot then made a 180º turn to align for a final approach; however, the approach was not stabilized, so the pilot initiated a go-around. After the climbout, he made another 180º turn for final approach to the opposite runway. The airplane touched down on the nose landing gear first and then immediately veered left and exited the runway. The pilot attempted another go-around, but the airplane struck a tree and then an airport perimeter fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The owner reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in landing on the landing gear first and a subsequent loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and impact with a tree and a fence during an attempted go-around.
Full Narrative
The owner of the airplane reported that he hired the accident pilot to fly him to the destination airport. During the initial approach, they were not able to see the airport environment due to the haze, but both were able to see the ground. The pilot continued to use the GPS for navigation and once they were above the airport, they were able to see the runway. The pilot then made a 180º turn to align for a final approach to runway 27; however, the approach was not stabilized so the pilot initiated a go-around. After the climb out, he turned 180º for a final approach to runway 09. The airplane touched down nose landing gear first, then immediately veered left and exited the runway. The pilot attempted another go-around, but the airplane struck a tree and impacted the airport perimeter fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The owner reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 EST
Nearest AirportDarke County (0nm WNW)
Runway09
Runway Length4802 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA32R 301
Tail NumberN4137W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator335 Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 77 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC