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Fort Collins, Colorado

March 8, 2012 · NTSB CEN12CA183 · PIPER PA-18-150 (N2986P)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing the airplane at a private landing strip on his property. The flag near the landing location indicated calm winds. The pilot indicated that the airplane encountered some turbulence and wind gusts during the landing approach. He attempted a go around and did not maintain flying speed. The airplane impacted trees where the airplane received substantial damage when the wings sustained spar damage. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the flight. The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the go-around, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot - C
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Turbulence-(general)-Contributed to outcome
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Gusts-Contributed to outcome
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained - C

Details

NTSB ReportCEN12CA183
AircraftPIPER PA-18-150
RegistrationN2986P
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.5411, -104.9850
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