On April 6, 1991, a Piper 180 (registration N9006J) operated by Dr. Anthony Coscia was involved in an aviation accident near Andes, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING A LANDING WITH UNFAVORABLE WINDS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing at a private airport, an airplane encountered an updraft just before touchdown. The pilot initiated a go-around but found full power insufficient due to crosswind and terrain, resulting in the aircraft drifting left and clipping a tree before spinning 180 degrees.
Incident Description
The airplane was landing at a private airport. Just before touchdown, the pilot encountered an updraft. The pilot initiated a go-around and raised the flaps to 25 degrees.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, full power was not sufficient to initiate a go-around. The aircraft moved out of the shelter of trees, exposing it to a crosswind. The pilot decided at that point that there was little chance of climbing out. The pilot then dropped a notch of flaps, and the airplane set down on the strip, but in a leftward drift. The aircraft clipped a small tree along the left side of the runway, spun around, and came to a halt after a 180-degree spin.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 6 Apr 1991 Piper 180 accident near Andes, NY?
During landing at a private airport, an airplane encountered an updraft just before touchdown. The pilot initiated a go-around but found full power insufficient due to crosswind and terrain, resulting in the aircraft drifting left and clipping a tree before spinning 180 degrees.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Apr 1991 involved a Piper 180, registration N9006J, operated by Dr. Anthony Coscia, at Andes, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING A LANDING WITH UNFAVORABLE WINDS.
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