On September 16, 1984, a Piper PA-24-250 (registration N7431P) was involved in an aviation accident near Rockledge, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's miscalculation during the go-around maneuver, which resulted in the aircraft impacting a dirt mound and brush. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft collided with a dirt mound while attempting a go-around at a private airstrip. The pilot attributed the accident to a miscalculation during the takeoff phase.
What happened
The aircraft was operating at a private airstrip when it became involved in an accident during a go-around maneuver. According to the pilot, runway 27 was selected based on wind reports received from a different airport. Upon touching down approximately midway along the strip, the pilot retracted the flaps and applied full power to initiate takeoff.
During this phase of flight, the aircraft impacted brush located on top of a dirt mound. Following the impact, the pilot characterized the event as a miscalculation.
The investigation
The investigation relied primarily on statements provided by the pilot regarding the sequence of events and decision-making process leading up to the collision.
Probable cause
The pilot's miscalculation during the go-around maneuver, which resulted in the aircraft impacting a dirt mound and brush.
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