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November 28, 2018 · Piper PA28 180 · N5668W
Casa Grande, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Casa Grande, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA28 180
Tail Number
N5668W
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA084
The solo student pilot reported that, while on final approach at night, he slowed the airplane to about 87 knots and extended 20º of flaps. He then realized the airplane's altitude was low, so he initiated a go-around, but the right main landing gear struck a fence, and the airplane impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the approach, which resulted in impact with a fence and terrain.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, while on final approach at night, he slowed the airplane to about 87 knots and extended 20º of flaps. He then realized his altitude was low, so he initiated a go-around, but the right main landing gear struck a fence and the airplane impacted the terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 MST
Nearest AirportCasa Grande Muni (0nm NW)
Runway05
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 180
Tail NumberN5668W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 30 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time01:56
Weather SourceWFAC