July 1, 2005, Canon City, Colo. / Piper PA46-500TP

At approximately 1330 Mountain time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it encountered turbulence while approaching Runway 11 at the Fremont County Airport. Visual conditions prevailed; the IFR cross-country flight was concluding at the time of the accident. The Private pilot and his passenger reported no injuries.

After one go-around and during the second attempt to land, the airplane encountered turbulence. The pilot lost control of the airplane and departed the runway to the right. Both the left and right main landing gear collapsed and the propeller struck the runway. Both the left and right landing gear actuator rods penetrated the wings, and the pressure vessel on the left...

Key Takeaways:

• An airplane sustained substantial damage at Fremont County Airport when it encountered turbulence during its second landing attempt, causing the pilot to lose control and depart the runway.
• The incident resulted in significant structural damage, including collapsed landing gear, a propeller strike, actuator rods penetrating the wings, and a wrinkled fuselage.
• Despite the extensive damage to the aircraft, the private pilot and passenger on board reported no injuries.

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