On July 28, 2002, a Piper PA-28-235 (registration N15442) was involved in an aviation accident near Kelleys Island, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the downdraft. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot on final approach to runway 27 on Kellys Island encountered a severe downdraft; despite applying full power, the aircraft struck a rock short of the runway.
Accident Details
The accident occurred during a landing attempt on Kellys Island. The pilot had departed from runway 27 and was returning for a landing on the same runway. During final approach, the airplane encountered a severe downdraft. The pilot responded by applying full power, but the airplane struck a rock before reaching the runway.
Weather Conditions
Weather reports from nearby locations indicated varying wind conditions. An airport located about 15 miles southeast of the island reported wind from 230 degrees at 12 knots with no gusts. A buoy situated about 7 miles northwest of the island reported wind from 244 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 17 knots.
What happened in the 28 Jul 2002 Piper PA-28-235 accident near Kelleys Island, OH?
A pilot on final approach to runway 27 on Kellys Island encountered a severe downdraft; despite applying full power, the aircraft struck a rock short of the runway.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Jul 2002 involved a Piper PA-28-235, registration N15442, at Kelleys Island, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the downdraft.
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