Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA38 near Peyton, CO — 2011-04-13

Final reportCEN11CA284
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Date
2011-04-13
Location
Peyton, CO, USA
Airport
FLY
Aircraft
PIPER PA38
Registration
N107WC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during landing the airplane encountered gusty wind and drifted to the left. He attempted to go-around by applying full power, but the airplane veered to the left, exited the runway, struck terrain, and nosed over. The airplane's left wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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