Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28-140 near Jacksonville, NC — 2013-05-09

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Date
2013-05-09
Location
Jacksonville, NC, USA
Airport
OAJ
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28-140
Registration
N4518F
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.

NTSB narrative

According to the solo student pilot, he returned to the traffic pattern following some airwork, and was practicing landings to a full stop. On final approach to runway 5, the airplane drifted to the left side of the runway. The left main landing gear touched down first, and the airplane pivoted to the left. The student attempted a full power go-around, and as he pulled back on the yoke during takeoff, the left wing stalled, and the nose gear struck the ground. The airplane spun around 180 degrees before coming to a stop, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and empennage. He reported that the wind was calm just before the landing. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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