The private pilot was on the final leg of a cross-country flight and landing on Runway 21 at his destination airport. The pilot reported that while landing he struck a “few” landing lights and initiated a go-around. The pilot reported that when he applied engine power the airplane rolled to the left and the wing struck the ground. The airplane received structural damage to both wings and empennage. The wind at the time of the accident was from 240 degrees at 20 knots, with gusts to 32 knots. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
April 4, 2008, Alturas, Calif., Piper PA-28-236
The private pilot was on the final leg of a cross-country flight and landing on Runway 21 at his destination airport. The pilot reported that while landing he struck a "few" landing lights and initiated a go-around. The pilot reported that when he applied engine power the airplane rolled to the left and the wing struck the ground. The airplane received structural damage to both wings and empennage. The wind at the time of the accident was from 240 degrees at 20 knots, with gusts to 32 knots. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
Key Takeaways:
- A private pilot struck landing lights during a landing attempt on Runway 21.
- While initiating a go-around, the airplane rolled left, and a wing struck the ground, causing structural damage to both wings and the empennage.
- Strong, gusty crosswinds (20 knots, gusting to 32 knots) were reported at the time, with no mechanical malfunctions.
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