PIPER PA-28-161
Nantucket, MA — December 11, 2020
Event Information
| Date | December 11, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA079 |
| Event ID | 20201217102427 |
| Location | Nantucket, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.25941, -70.05824 |
| Airport | NANTUCKET MEMORIAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during the attempted go around following an approach to landing in sun glare.
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.