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Right Main Gear Collapses After Snow Bank Strike During Go-Around (N8395Y)

Wilmington, OH, US

On March 11, 1995, a Piper PA-28RT-201 (registration N8395Y) operated by Wpafb Aero Club Operator was involved in an aviation accident near Wilmington, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a go around, which resulted in an inflight collision with a snowbank. A factor is the pilot's delay in initiating a go around. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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

During a go-around on final approach, the right main gear struck a snow bank, rotated 90 degrees, and later collapsed during an emergency landing, causing the airplane to veer off the runway.

Incident Overview

During final approach at Wilmington, Ohio, the pilot observed an excessive rate of descent and initiated a go-around. While executing the go-around, the right main gear struck a snow bank.

Communication and Inspection

Following the strike, the pilot radioed ground personnel and requested a visual inspection of the landing gear. Ground personnel reported that the right main gear had rotated 90 degrees from its normal position.

Emergency Landing

The pilot subsequently returned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and performed an emergency landing. During the landing, the right main gear collapsed, and the airplane veered off the right side of the runway.

Aftermath

No further details were provided in the source regarding injuries, aircraft damage, or other consequences.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Mar 1995 Piper PA-28RT-201 accident near Wilmington, OH?

During a go-around on final approach, the right main gear struck a snow bank, rotated 90 degrees, and later collapsed during an emergency landing, causing the airplane to veer off the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Mar 1995 Piper PA-28RT-201 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Mar 1995 involved a Piper PA-28RT-201, registration N8395Y, operated by Wpafb Aero Club Operator, at Wilmington, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a go around, which resulted in an inflight collision with a snowbank. A factor is the pilot's delay in initiating a go around.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03179. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.