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Pilot Loses Directional Control During Landing, Collides with Building Ladder (N4328Y)

Temecula, CA, US

On September 2, 1988, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N4328Y) operated by Calstate Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Temecula, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY INITIATE A GO-AROUND DURING AN ABORTED LANDING. THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING, FAILURE TO RETURN TO THE RUNWAY FOR THE ABORTED TAKEOFF, AND NOT ESTABLISHING THE PROPER RATE OF CLIMB DUE TO HIGH DENSITY… This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot lost directional control after landing on a 3023-foot runway, ran off the left side, then aborted the landing and collided with a metal ladder attached to a building.

Incident Overview

An aircraft landed on a 3023-foot asphalt runway. After touchdown, the pilot lost directional control, and the aircraft veered off the left side of the runway approximately 635 feet from the threshold. The pilot subsequently regained control of the aircraft and initiated an aborted landing from the off-runway location.

Sequence of Events

During the aborted landing, the aircraft overflew another aircraft that was approximately 200 feet ahead of the point where the go-around was initiated. The aircraft then collided with a metal ladder attached to a 24-foot-high commercial building in its flight path.

Outcome

The source does not specify any injuries, fatalities, or damage to the aircraft or building. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, location, or environmental conditions are provided.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Sept 1988 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Temecula, CA?

A pilot lost directional control after landing on a 3023-foot runway, ran off the left side, then aborted the landing and collided with a metal ladder attached to a building.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Sept 1988 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N4328Y, operated by Calstate Flying Club, at Temecula, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY INITIATE A GO-AROUND DURING AN ABORTED LANDING. THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING, FAILURE TO RETURN TO THE RUNWAY FOR THE ABORTED TAKEOFF, AND NOT ESTABLISHING THE PROPER RATE OF CLIMB DUE TO HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE FAILURE TO RAISE THE FLAPS ARE CONSIDERED…

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X26846. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.