On July 27, 1982, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N553PA) operated by American Medical Clinics, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Tampa, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After landing, the pilot realized the aircraft could not stop on the remaining runway and attempted a go-around. Unable to clear obstacles, the abort was abandoned, resulting in the aircraft coming to rest in a ditch beyond the runway end.
What happened
Following touchdown, the pilot recognized that the available runway length was insufficient to bring the aircraft to a complete stop. In response to this realization, the pilot applied power to initiate a go-around maneuver. However, during the climb phase, it became apparent that the aircraft lacked the performance capability to clear obstacles located beyond the end of the runway. Consequently, the pilot aborted the go-around attempt, and the aircraft descended into a ditch situated just beyond the runway threshold.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 27 Jul 1982 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Tampa, FL?
After landing, the pilot realized the aircraft could not stop on the remaining runway and attempted a go-around. Unable to clear obstacles, the abort was abandoned, resulting in the aircraft coming to rest in a ditch beyond the runway end.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Jul 1982 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N553PA, operated by American Medical Clinics, Inc., at Tampa, FL.
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