N7076K

Substantial
None

Piper PA-20S/N: 20-183

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 25, 2008
NTSB Number
SEA08CA141
Location
Fields, OR
Event ID
20080611X00833
Coordinates
42.333332, -118.333335
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 failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach. Contributing to the accident was a windshear.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7076K
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
20-183
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
PA-20PA20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HENDERSON MARCUS M
Address
1811 PARK AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
KLAMATH FALLS
State / Zip Code
OR 97601-1539
Country
United States

Analysis

The private pilot reported that on final approach to the unimproved landing site, at about 50 feet above ground level, he detected a "sinking feeling," followed by a "drastic" loss of airspeed. The pilot stated that he applied full throttle in an attempt to go around, but the sinking continued and the airplane "pancaked" onto the ground. The pilot reported that he had not encountered any turbulence during the flight, but there were [rain] showers within approximately 10 miles of the landing site. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident. The airplane received substantial damage to both main landing gear and the fuselage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA08CA141