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Pilot Continues Without Weather Briefing, Collides with Parked Aircraft (N32446)

Plymouth, FL, US

On July 25, 1990, a Piper PA-32-300 (registration N32446) operated by Bosse, Wolfe was involved in an aviation accident near Plymouth, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOTS DECISION TO DEPART FOR HIS DESTINATION AIRPORT IN THE PATH OF APPROACHING THUNDERSTORMS RESULTING IN THE ENCOUNTER WITH WIND GUSTS DURING LANDING WHICH EXCEEDED HIS LIMITATIONS. 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.

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

A pilot who departed without a weather briefing encountered thunderstorms, performed two approaches with gusty crosswinds, and collided with a parked airplane during a go-around, leading to a forced landing in a field.

Departure and Weather

The pilot of a small airplane departed for the destination without obtaining a weather briefing. After takeoff, he observed thunderstorms in the area. Despite this, he continued towards the destination.

Approach and Go-Around

Upon arriving, the pilot received runway and wind information from UNICOM. His first approach was aborted with a go-around due to gusty winds. During the second approach, while flaring to land, the airplane drifted to the left because of the crosswind. The pilot attempted another go-around, but before a climb could be established, the flight collided with a parked airplane.

Forced Landing

The collision damaged the elevator, rendering the aircraft difficult to control. The pilot executed a forced landing in a field approximately three miles from the airport. The outcome of the occupants and the extent of damage to the aircraft beyond the elevator were not specified in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jul 1990 Piper PA-32-300 accident near Plymouth, FL?

A pilot who departed without a weather briefing encountered thunderstorms, performed two approaches with gusty crosswinds, and collided with a parked airplane during a go-around, leading to a forced landing in a field.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jul 1990 involved a Piper PA-32-300, registration N32446, operated by Bosse, Wolfe, at Plymouth, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOTS DECISION TO DEPART FOR HIS DESTINATION AIRPORT IN THE PATH OF APPROACHING THUNDERSTORMS RESULTING IN THE ENCOUNTER WITH WIND GUSTS DURING LANDING WHICH EXCEEDED HIS LIMITATIONS.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X23766. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.