Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28-235 near Calhan, CO — 2022-04-03

Final reportCEN22LA165
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Date
2022-04-03
Location
Calhan, CO, USA
Airport
KFLY
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28-235
Registration
N9119W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, upon arrival at the destination airport, the reported wind was from 220° at 10 knots gusting to 20 knots. He chose to fly a faster approach speed for landing on runway 15. He stated that, as the airplane touched down, a gust of wind pushed the airplane off the runway toward a hangar. Although he knew he impacted ground signs, he attempted a go-around, but was unable to avoid the hangar in front of him and impacted it with the left wing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing and fuselage. Examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot stated that he was unable to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have chosen a safer approach speed or aborted landing earlier.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents7

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