On July 12, 1990, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N82676) operated by Northern Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Pulaski, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN POSITIVE CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHILE LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE, AND INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A private pilot performed a go-around on first approach, then experienced a crosswind-induced veer-off on second landing, striking a runway light before aborting and returning to the departure airport.
Incident Overview
A private pilot conducted a go-around on the first approach to a runway. On a second attempt, the pilot reported a strong crosswind. During final approach, the aircraft began to sink as it passed over trees. The aircraft touched down but veered off the left side of the runway, striking a runway light. The pilot added full power, aborted the landing, and returned to the departure airport, where a landing was completed without further incident.
Pilot Experience
The pilot held a private pilot certificate and had accumulated 61 hours of total flight time, including approximately 5 hours in the accident make and model of aircraft.
Sequence of Events
First approach: go-around performed.
Second approach: strong crosswind encountered; aircraft descended over trees on final.
Touchdown followed by left veer off runway.
Collision with a runway light.
Go-around initiated; flight returned to departure airport for an uneventful landing.
What happened in the 12 Jul 1990 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Pulaski, WI?
A private pilot performed a go-around on first approach, then experienced a crosswind-induced veer-off on second landing, striking a runway light before aborting and returning to the departure airport.
Were there any fatalities in the 12 Jul 1990 Piper PA-28-161 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Jul 1990 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N82676, operated by Northern Aviation, at Pulaski, WI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN POSITIVE CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHILE LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE, AND INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.
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