Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Fort Collins, CO — 2012-03-08

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Date
2012-03-08
Location
Fort Collins, CO, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N2986P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the go-around, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing the airplane at a private landing strip on his property. The flag near the landing location indicated a calm wind. The pilot said that the airplane encountered some turbulence and wind gusts during the landing approach. He attempted a go-around and made a right turn to avoid the rising terrain. He said that he did not maintain flying speed and the airplane impacted trees and the wing spars were substantially damaged. The pilot said that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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