On July 18, 2015, a PIPER PA 32-300 operated by Scott D. Warner was involved in an aviation accident near Greensboro, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to continue the approach after realizing the intended parameters were not attainable, resulting in a runway over-shoot, a loss of control on the ground and the consequent collision with trees. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The pilot reported that after a go-around, during a second landing attempt, the airplane floated, touched down too slow, ran off the end of the runway, and struck trees, causing substantial wing damage.
Event Description
The pilot conducted a go-around on the initial approach. On the second attempt, the pilot reported being set up for the asphalt runway but adjusted to the grass strip after being pushed off slightly. During the landing flare, the airplane floated, and by the time it touched down, the speed was too low to abort or execute a missed approach. The airplane subsequently ran off the end of the runway and impacted trees, resulting in substantial damage to both wings.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot, there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
What happened in the 18 Jul 2015 PIPER PA 32-300 accident near Greensboro, NC?
The pilot reported that after a go-around, during a second landing attempt, the airplane floated, touched down too slow, ran off the end of the runway, and struck trees, causing substantial wing damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 18 Jul 2015 PIPER PA 32-300 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Jul 2015 involved a PIPER PA 32-300, operated by Scott D. Warner, at Greensboro, NC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's decision to continue the approach after realizing the intended parameters were not attainable, resulting in a runway over-shoot, a loss of control on the ground and the consequent collision with trees.
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