Pilot Debrief

PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA 46-350P near Eastsound, WA — 2023-10-13

Final reportWPR24LA017
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Date
2023-10-13
Location
Eastsound, WA, USA
Airport
ORS
Aircraft
PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA 46-350P
Registration
N509Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's unstable approach and improper configuration of the flaps during a go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during his final approach, about 25 ft above the ground (agl), the airplane’s airspeed was too fast for the remaining available runway. The pilot initiated a go-around and raised the flaps prior to establishing a positive climb rate. Subsequently, the stall indicator warning sounded, and the airplane did not climb. The pilot then lowered the nose and the airplane impacted terrain. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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