N4305A

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 22-150S/N: 22-3656

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 9, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA14CA243
Location
Meadville, PA
Event ID
20140519X11242
Coordinates
41.626388, -80.214721
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go around in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4305A
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-3656
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA 22-150M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TRUDELL ZACKARY J
Address
1646 DOCKSIDE LN
Status
Deregistered
City
CAMARILLO
State / Zip Code
CA 93010-6008
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, he deviated to a nearby airport after discovering that the winds at his intended destination were too strong. While on short final the airplane encountered a wind gust from the left and the pilot initiated a go around. The wind gust then went away and the pilot elected to abort the go around and land. After touchdown the pilot reduced power to idle and applied the brakes. Once the airplane slowed to 40 mph it was hit by a "perpendicular gust", the left wing lifted and the airplane began a mild swerve to the left side of the runway. The pilot applied full aileron deflection and full right rudder inputs; however, he was unable to maintain directional control. The pilot then applied full power to initiate another go around. During the transition from ground roll to takeoff the right gear collapsed and the right wingtip and propeller impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage to the forward fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded normal 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# ERA14CA243