Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28-180 near Owatonna, MN — 2013-04-27

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Date
2013-04-27
Location
Owatonna, MN, USA
Airport
OWA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28-180
Registration
N7780N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during an aborted landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the he was conducting practice instrument approaches under visual flight rules with a safety pilot at the time of the accident. After the fourth approach, they elected to land the airplane. The safety pilot assumed control of the airplane so that the pilot could prepare for landing. The airplane ended up on a “very close-in base leg” that resulted in the airplane being high on final approach. The pilot took control of the airplane from the safety pilot and elected to continue the landing. The pilot reported that the conditions, including a right crosswind, resulted in the airplane touching down on the left side of the runway. The pilot elected to execute a go-around and applied full engine power. The airplane subsequently made an unintended left turn and impacted the grassy area adjacent to the runway, substantially damaging the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane before the accident. In addition, postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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