N44255

Substantial
None

PIPER PA32S/N: 32-7400048

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 19, 2016
NTSB Number
ERA16CA218
Location
Block Island, RI
Event ID
20160620X91456
Coordinates
41.167778, -71.583610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
6
Total Aboard
6

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the airplane’s subsequent collision with obstacles during an attempted go-around.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N44255
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-7400048
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PA32P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCCLOSKEY GERARD F
Address
127 TURTLE BAY
Status
Deregistered
City
BRANFORD
State / Zip Code
CT 06405
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, while on final approach to land on a 2,502-foot-long, asphalt runway, he observed another airplane back-taxiing on the runway and then depart. He continued the approach, performed a "normal" full flaps landing, and the airplane touched down about midfield. During the rollout, he determined that there was insufficient runway remaining to stop, and chose to attempt a go-around. The airplane subsequently struck the airport perimeter fence and then a roadway guard rail before it impacted terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot further reported he did not experience any pre-accident malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. He also stated that the accident might have been prevented by aborting the landing earlier.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA16CA218