N929TC

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-235S/N: 28-7310135

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 6, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA109
Location
Lancaster, SC
Event ID
20110110X13601
Coordinates
34.722778, -80.854446
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 failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around maneuver after landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7310135
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
PA-28-235P28B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-235

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MATTERN DANIEL L
Address
555 NITTANY RIDGE RD
City
HOWARD
State / Zip Code
PA 16841-4162
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, while on final approach a crosswind blew the airplane to the right side of the extended centerline of the runway. During the landing, the airplane touched down to the right of centerline and began to drift toward the right edge of the runway. The pilot attempted to execute a go-around; however, he did not apply full right rudder with the application of engine power, and the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The airplane struck a ditch, the right main landing gear sheared off, and the right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA109