N32195

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA 28R-200S/N: 28R-7535033

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 24, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA257
Location
La Pointe, WI
Event ID
20140527X65514
Coordinates
46.788887, -90.758331
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N32195
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7535033
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PA 28R-200M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PRESCOTT FLYING CLUB INC
Address
1605 ERCOUPE LN
Status
Deregistered
City
SOUTH SAINT PAUL
State / Zip Code
MN 55075-3566
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind from the right during final approach to an island airport. The pilot applied aileron and rudder to correct, but the airplane touched down "awkwardly" on the runway. The pilot then applied back pressure on the yoke and the airplane became airborne before landing hard onto the runway. The airplane then veered to the right then to the left at which time it departed the left side of the runway. The right wing separated from the airplane when it contacted a tree before the airplane came to rest. The recorded wind condition at an airport located 18 miles from the accident site had a variable direction at 5 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# CEN14CA257