PIPER PA-18-150
Fort Collins, CO — March 8, 2012
Event Information
| Date | March 8, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA183 |
| Event ID | 20120308X63616 |
| Location | Fort Collins, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.54111, -104.98500 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the go-around, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees.
Full 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.
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.