N2753M

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181S/N: 28-7890243

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 9, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA473
Location
Montauk, NY
Event ID
20100910X10535
Coordinates
41.072498, -71.918891
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2753M
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7890243
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
43RD AVIATION FLYING CLUB INC
Address
21 SPRING GLEN DR
Status
Deregistered
City
GRANBY
State / Zip Code
CT 06035
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, as he approached his destination airport, he radioed the Unicom and requested airport advisories. He was advised that traffic was landing on runway 24, and the wind was reported at 310 degrees at 9 knots. During his first approach he believed he was too high and executed a go-around. He re-entered the pattern from the northwest for landing. As he descended down to the "numbers" a wind shear struck the airplane and the stall alarm sounded along with a drop in airspeed. He made an attempt to go-around, but was to "low and slow". He was unable maintain altitude, landed hard and veered off of the left side of the runway. The airplane struck some small trees and the right wing was torn from the fuselage. The reported wind at the accident airport near the accident time was from 290 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 18 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA473