N7516R

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-140S/N: 28-22073

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 15, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA404
Location
Adams, NY
Event ID
20110716X12058
Coordinates
43.843334, -76.094444
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7516R
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-22073
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
OROURKE JOHN J
Address
PO BOX 14
Status
Deregistered
City
MARSHALLS CREEK
State / Zip Code
PA 18335
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, he intended to land on runway 26, a 2,700-foot-long, 45-foot-wide, turf runway. During the landing flare, the airplane veered to the right approximately 20-degrees. The pilot initially added full engine power to Go-around; however, after the airplane continued to veer to right; he elected to reduce power and land. The airplane subsequently struck a turf roller, and the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions. Wind reported at a nearby airport, about the time of the accident, was from 230 degrees at 11 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# ERA11CA404