Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MIA91LA111

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N7454J

PIPER PA-28R-180

Analysis

WHILE ON APCH TO LAND ON RWY 26 WITH A WIND FROM THE SOUTH AT 12 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 19, THE ACFT WAS BLOWN OFF THE RWY INTO TREES ALONG THE RT SIDE OF THE RWY.

Probable Cause and Findings

IN-FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH WIND GUSTS WHILE FLARING TO LAND AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND FAILURE TO PERFORM A GOAROUND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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