N4KE

Substantial
None

Piper PA 28R-180S/N: 28R-30828

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 29, 2007
NTSB Number
SEA07CA191
Location
Henderson, NV
Event ID
20070723X01001
Coordinates
35.972778, -115.134445
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4KE
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-30828
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
PA 28R-180M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROXY CORP
Address
7552 HAYVENHURST PL
Status
Deregistered
City
VAN NUYS
State / Zip Code
CA 91406-2843
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he was landing on runway 17R and while on final, he noticed that the wind was pushing the airplane to the left of the runway. The pilot proceeded to the runway, maintaining its centerline. He then contacted the air traffic control tower controller to verify the winds and the controller indicated that the winds were greater than those reported on the automated surface observation system (ASOS). The pilot increased the power to compensate for the winds. The main landing gear touched down left of centerline and the airplane bounced. The pilot then told the controller that he was initiating a go-around. As the airplane began to lift, the pilot felt a gust of wind push the airplane down and just prior to ground impact, the pilot attempted to flare the airplane. The airplane skidded before coming to a stop, and the wings and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The ASOS was reporting winds from 240 degrees at 12 knots. Winds taken by the tower at the time of the accident were from 220 at 15 knots. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA07CA191