N9541W

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA28S/N: 28-22971

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 22, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA17CA103
Location
Shreveport, LA
Event ID
20161228X42814
Coordinates
32.539722, -93.744445
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during the go-around, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9541W
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-22971
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
PA28P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CARTER MARTIN J
Address
3417 SHERIAN AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
BOSSIER CITY
State / Zip Code
LA 71112-3683
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the low wing airplane reported that during the approach in variable crosswind conditions, the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the right for which he corrected and continued the approach. He further reported, that about 10 feet above the runway the airplane encountered another stronger gust of wind from the right and he decided to go around. During the go-around, the airplane encountered yet another gust of wind from the right; the right wing rose and the left wing dropped and contacted the ground. Subsequently, the airplane cartwheeled and came to rest on the left side of the runway.

The pilot reported there were no pre accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

A review of local weather at approximately the time of the accident reported; wind direction 060 degrees true, at 6 knots. The pilot landed on runway 32.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA103