N2149F

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 28-161S/N: 28-7916185

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 10, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA14CA438
Location
Block Island, RI
Event ID
20140915X11456
Coordinates
41.168056, -71.577774
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

A loss of control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2149F
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7916185
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA 28-161M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DANIC ELECTRIC CORP
Address
497 BRONX RIVER RD
Status
Deregistered
City
YONKERS
State / Zip Code
NY 10704-2513
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the airplane was on final approach for landing when he observed that another airplane on the runway was not exiting the runway as quickly as he expected. With the end of the runway approaching, the pilot elected to abort the landing. During the subsequent attempted go-around, the airplane encountered an aerodynamic stall and impacted trees, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, rudder, and horizontal stabilator. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies, and a Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed control continuity from the cockpit to all flight control surfaces during postaccident examination.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA14CA438