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Piper PA-28-181 Encounters Gust During Approach, Impacts Water (N3063Y)

N Myrtle Beach, SC, US

On September 7, 2007, a Piper PA-28-181 (registration N3063Y) was involved in an aviation accident near N Myrtle Beach, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with water. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions. 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.

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

A Piper PA-28-181 on final approach to runway 5 encountered a gust of wind and attempted a go-around, but impacted water left of the runway and came to rest inverted. The left wing spar was fractured.

Accident Overview

A Piper PA-28-181 was on final approach to land on runway 5 at an airport. The runway was 5,996 feet long and 100 feet wide, surfaced with asphalt. During the approach, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The pilot initiated a go-around, but the airplane subsequently impacted water on the left side of the runway and came to rest inverted.

Aircraft Damage

The accident resulted in a fractured left wing spar. The extent of additional damage is not specified.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, the wind was reported at the airport as coming from 130 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 20 knots.

Sequence of Events

The event occurred while the airplane was on final approach to runway 5. After the gust was encountered, the pilot attempted a go-around. The airplane then struck the water adjacent to the runway and flipped inverted. The aircraft came to rest in that position.

Loss of control in flight

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Sept 2007 Piper PA-28-181 accident near N Myrtle Beach, SC?

A Piper PA-28-181 on final approach to runway 5 encountered a gust of wind and attempted a go-around, but impacted water left of the runway and came to rest inverted. The left wing spar was fractured.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Sept 2007 involved a Piper PA-28-181, registration N3063Y, at N Myrtle Beach, SC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with water. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071017X01602. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.