Casualties unknown

Pilot Reports Wind Shear During Landing, Aircraft Strikes Fence Post (N9190A)

Leander, TX, US

On March 5, 1991, a Piper PA-32RT-300T (registration N9190A) operated by Piper Lance, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Leander, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING THE FINAL APPROACH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Aircraft registered N9190A
Aircraft registered N9190A. Photo: Eddie Maloney from North Las Vegas, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A commercial pilot encountered wind shear on short final to Runway 15, leading to a bounced landing and left wing striking a fence post after the aircraft drifted left off the runway.

Incident Overview

A commercial pilot, who also held a flight instructor certificate, reported experiencing wind shear while on short final approach to Runway 15. The pilot stated that the airplane developed an excessive sink rate during the approach. In response, he initiated a go-around but aborted the maneuver when it became evident that the aircraft would impact the runway.

Sequence of Events

Following the initial touchdown, the airplane bounced and drifted to the left. The second touchdown occurred off the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the left wing struck a fence post. The pilot reported that the winds were from the south-southwest at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The official weather reporting station, located 15 miles south of the accident site, reported winds from 150 degrees at 5 knots. No convective activity was reported in the area.

Pilot Background and Conditions

The pilot, who was acting as the sole occupant of the airplane, provided the account. The specific aircraft type, registration, and other details remain unspecified in the source. The incident occurred during daylight hours, though exact time is not given. No injuries or fatalities were mentioned in the report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Mar 1991 Piper PA-32RT-300T accident near Leander, TX?

A commercial pilot encountered wind shear on short final to Runway 15, leading to a bounced landing and left wing striking a fence post after the aircraft drifted left off the runway.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Mar 1991 involved a Piper PA-32RT-300T, registration N9190A, operated by Piper Lance, Inc., at Leander, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE DURING THE FINAL APPROACH.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X16602. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.