N7485RPIPER PA-28-1602022-08-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-160S/N: 28-181

Summary

On August 05, 2022, a Piper PA-28-160 (N7485R) was involved in an incident near White Salmon, WA. All 2 people 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 attain a proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to go around which, resulted in a collision with trees.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA294. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7485R.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 5, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA294
Location
White Salmon, WA
Event ID
20220809105698
Coordinates
45.805397, -121.501180
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to go around which, resulted in a collision with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-181
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
PA-28-160P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HEUGEL CAMERON J
Address
36204 NE LEWISVILLE HWY
Status
Deregistered
City
YACOLT
State / Zip Code
WA 98675-4515
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR22LA294