Summary
On December 11, 2020, a Piper PA-28-161 (N8436T) was involved in an incident near Nantucket, MA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during the attempted go around following an approach to landing in sun glare.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA079. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8436T.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during the attempted go around following an approach to landing in sun glare.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA079