Casualties unknown

Aircraft Drifts Left, Strikes Fence During Go-Around (N30289)

Scottsdale, AZ, US

On May 27, 1988, a Piper PA-32-300 (registration N30289) operated by West Valley Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Scottsdale, AZ. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft on final approach drifted left, and during a go-around its landing gear caught an airport boundary fence, then touched down and hit another fence. No mechanical issues were reported.

Incident Description

An aircraft was on final approach when it began to drift to the left of the centerline. The pilot applied rudder control in an attempt to correct the deviation, but the aircraft continued to drift off centerline. The pilot then initiated a go-around to abort the landing.

During the climb phase of the go-around, the aircraft's landing gear caught on the airport boundary fence. The aircraft subsequently touched down on the opposite side of that fence and, after landing, collided with another fence.

The pilot reported that no mechanical failures or malfunctions occurred during the incident.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 May 1988 Piper PA-32-300 accident near Scottsdale, AZ?

An aircraft on final approach drifted left, and during a go-around its landing gear caught an airport boundary fence, then touched down and hit another fence. No mechanical issues were reported.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 May 1988 involved a Piper PA-32-300, registration N30289, operated by West Valley Flying Club, at Scottsdale, AZ.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25739. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.