N1910T

Substantial
None

Piper PA-28-140S/N: 28-7125464

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 25, 2006
NTSB Number
CHI06CA166
Location
Walworth, WI
Event ID
20060717X00955
Coordinates
42.531387, -88.654998
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around and the resulting failure to maintain clearance to the vehicle on the adjacent roadway. The short length of the runway selected by the pilot and the vehicle were contributing factors.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7125464
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BROWN JAMES E
Address
8822 RACINE AVE
City
WIND LAKE
State / Zip Code
WI 53185
Country
United States

Analysis

The airplane was substantially damaged when the right wing struck a vehicle on a roadway adjacent to the runway during a go-around attempt. The pilot and passenger reported no injuries. The pilot stated that he entered a left downwind for runway 36 (2,108 feet by 100 feet, turf) at Big Foot Airfield (7V3), Walworth, Wisconsin. He noted that the downwind, base and final traffic pattern legs were "normal." He reported that the final approach flown would have allowed the airplane to touch down within the initial one-third of the runway length. He stated, "Close to touch down I experienced a float and what I believe was a strong wind shear." He reported that he applied full engine power and initiated a go-around, however, the right wing tip subsequently struck a minivan on an adjacent roadway. The airplane continued approximately 600 feet and came to rest in a cornfield. The pilot reported no malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident. He noted that the accident might have been avoided by initiating a go-around "at the first sign of any trouble especially on a runway that is only 2100 [feet] long."

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA166