On March 24, 1996, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N7452W) was involved in an aviation accident near Carrollton, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, his failure to maintain directional control, and his failure not raise the landing flaps during the go-around. The crosswind was a factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Witnesses observed the airplane abort a landing on runway 7, execute a steep bank turn, then descend through a hangar roof and exit the rear building. Post-accident exam found no pre-impact anomalies; flaps extended 30°.
Accident Sequence
Witnesses observed the airplane attempt to land on runway 7. The wind was reported from 180 degrees at 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots. According to witnesses, the airplane initiated a go-around and immediately turned to the north in a near-vertical bank. The airplane then descended through the roof of a hangar and exited through the rear of the building.
Examination Findings
Subsequent examination of the airframe and engine failed to reveal any pre-impact anomalies. The landing flaps were found in the 30-degree extended position.
Conditions
The wind at the time of the accident was reported as 180 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
What happened in the 24 Mar 1996 Piper PA-28-180 accident near Carrollton, OH?
Witnesses observed the airplane abort a landing on runway 7, execute a steep bank turn, then descend through a hangar roof and exit the rear building. Post-accident exam found no pre-impact anomalies; flaps extended 30°.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Mar 1996 involved a Piper PA-28-180, registration N7452W, at Carrollton, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, his failure to maintain directional control, and his failure not raise the landing flaps during the go-around. The crosswind was a factor.
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