N614FT

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-161S/N: 2841237

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 28, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA307
Location
Okeechobee, FL
Event ID
20130630X01006
Coordinates
27.268054, -80.841941
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N614FT
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2841237
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
PA-28-161P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DODSON INTERNATIONAL PARTS INC
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
Country
United States

Analysis

In preparation for landing during a solo cross country flight, the pilot configured the airplane with full flaps and reduced engine power nearly to idle. On landing, the airplane touched down hard and bounced. After electing to perform a go-around, the pilot retracted one notch of flaps and added full power, but the airplane did not climb. While in flight the airplane turned left, departed the runway and continued through a fence until it impacted a palm tree, flipped over and came to rest resulting in substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded this operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA13CA307