N8658W

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-235S/N: 28-10183

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 11, 2009
NTSB Number
ERA09CA395
Location
Rutherford, NC
Event ID
20090712X94214
Coordinates
35.428054, -81.935279
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing a go-around which resulted in a stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N8658W
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-10183
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
PA-28-235P28B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ABOVE AND BEYOND OF GREENVILLE LLC
Address
146 TUPELO DR
Status
Deregistered
City
GREER
State / Zip Code
SC 29651-7413
Country
United States

Analysis

A certified flight instructor and his student flew a short cross country flight. At the destination airport, the pilots practiced five landings, and then the flight instructor exited the aircraft so the student could practice touch and go's. On the third touch and go, the student pilot was too far left of the runway and initiated a go around, during which the airplane "stalled." During the subsequent uncontrolled descent, the airplane clipped trees and impacted a ravine upside down, breaking off the right wing. The pilots stated that there was a 5 knot wind from the right but thought it was not a factor. They also stated there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident. Both pilots were contacted numerous times and neither submitted a National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 as required.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA09CA395