BARRON STARDUSTER SA 300
Whiteville, NC — July 12, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 12, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA185 |
| Event ID | 20150715X91005 |
| Location | Whiteville, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.27444, -78.71306 |
| Airport | COLUMBUS COUNTY MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BARRON |
| Model | STARDUSTER SA 300 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane bounced "significantly" and he added power to go-around. During the go-around, the pilot reported that he bounced again because he was "slow to get the nose up." Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right, departed the runway, and came to rest in the grass next to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings.
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.