PIPER PA-28
Williamsburg, VA — June 10, 2016
Event Information
| Date | June 10, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA16CA211 |
| Event ID | 20160612X11913 |
| Location | Williamsburg, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.23917, -76.71611 |
| Airport | Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the approach to land the airplane was left of the extended runway centerline on short final approach, and he decided to go-around. When he added engine power, the airplane veered to the left, pitched up, and stalled. The airplane impacted the ground and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, and the empennage. The pilot added that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.