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.
Engine failures, stemming from issues like carburetor icing, oil starvation, or post-maintenance defects, were a primary cause of accidents, often leading to forced landings.
A notable number of incidents occurred during takeoff and landing, involving go-around complications, aborted takeoffs on challenging surfaces, runway overruns, and landing gear malfunctions.
Pilot judgment and situational awareness regarding weather conditions, low-altitude hazards, and traffic pattern communications were critical factors in several accidents.
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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