At about 1051 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it struck terrain during an attempted go-around. The private pilot and the pilot-rated passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.
Multiple accidents stemmed from engine power loss or malfunction, with common causes including carburetor icing, mechanical failures, and pre-flight maintenance oversights like low oil.
Pilot technique and decision-making played a significant role in several incidents, such as improper go-around procedures, inadequate management of unexpected weather or icing conditions, and difficulties with soft-field takeoffs.
External factors and ground hazards also led to crashes, including collisions with power lines during low-altitude flight, striking a pedestrian during takeoff, and runway overruns due to unsuitable conditions or landing technique.
March 1, 2018, Pompano Beach, Fla. Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee Six 300
At about 1051 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it struck terrain during an attempted go-around. The private pilot and the pilot-rated passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.
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