On July 19, 1990, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N15595) operated by Mark K. Davis was involved in an aviation accident near Hudson, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING A REJECTED LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT, A VARIABLE WIND, AND LACK OF EXPEREINCE IN TYPE OF AIRPLANE. 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.
During a landing with variable winds, the pilot bounced twice, rejected, and applied power. Insufficient right rudder caused a swerve left, resulting in a tree strike.
Event Description
The pilot was landing and bounced twice. He rejected the landing and as he applied power, the airplane swerved approximately 40 degrees to the left. The airplane struck trees and came to a stop.
Weather Conditions
The pilot was landing on runway 21. The winds were reported as variable between the southwest to the northwest at 5 to 10 knots. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the variable wind would have been between a crosswind and a tailwind.
Pilot Experience
The pilot had 213 hours total flight time, with one hour in the accident airplane make and model. The pilot stated that he used insufficient right rudder when he applied full power.
What happened in the 19 Jul 1990 Piper PA-28-180 accident near Hudson, NY?
During a landing with variable winds, the pilot bounced twice, rejected, and applied power. Insufficient right rudder caused a swerve left, resulting in a tree strike.
Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jul 1990 Piper PA-28-180 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Jul 1990 involved a Piper PA-28-180, registration N15595, operated by Mark K. Davis, at Hudson, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING A REJECTED LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT, A VARIABLE WIND, AND LACK OF EXPEREINCE IN TYPE OF AIRPLANE.
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