On August 11, 1994, a Piper PA-28R-201T (registration N9044A) was involved in an aviation accident near Overgaard, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were weather conditions, high density altitude, and shifting wind conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a go-around initiated after a wind gust displaced the aircraft on final approach, the turbocharged engine did not respond immediately with full power. The pilot turned to avoid an obstruction, but the airplane stalled and struck the ground.
Incident Details
A pilot reported diverting around rain showers along the route to the airport. On final approach, approximately 10 feet above the ground, a gust of wind blew the airplane left of the runway centerline. The pilot applied full power to execute a go-around. The airplane's turbocharged engine was in the process of accelerating and did not respond immediately with full power. To avoid striking an obstruction, the pilot entered a right turn. The airplane stalled and struck the ground on the right wing.
Environmental Conditions
The airport elevation is 6,657 feet above mean sea level. The closest official weather observation station, located about 23 miles away, was also reporting rain showers in the area. The density altitude was calculated at 9,200 feet.
What happened in the 11 Aug 1994 Piper PA-28R-201T accident near Overgaard, AZ?
During a go-around initiated after a wind gust displaced the aircraft on final approach, the turbocharged engine did not respond immediately with full power. The pilot turned to avoid an obstruction, but the airplane stalled and struck the ground.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Aug 1994 involved a Piper PA-28R-201T, registration N9044A, at Overgaard, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were weather conditions, high density altitude, and shifting wind conditions.
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