On June 10, 2016, a PIPER PA-28 180 was involved in an aviation accident near Williamsburg, VA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing aerodynamic stall. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a go-around after an off-center approach, the airplane veered left, pitched up, and stalled, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. No mechanical failures were reported.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the approach to land, the airplane was positioned left of the extended runway centerline on short final approach. The pilot decided to execute a go-around.
Sequence of Events
When the pilot added engine power for the go-around, the airplane veered to the left, pitched up, and subsequently stalled. The airplane then impacted the ground.
Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and the empennage.
Pilot Statement
The pilot added that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedAngle of attack — Not attained/maintainedPilot
What happened in the 10 Jun 2016 PIPER PA-28 180 accident near Williamsburg, VA?
During a go-around after an off-center approach, the airplane veered left, pitched up, and stalled, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. No mechanical failures were reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jun 2016 PIPER PA-28 180 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Jun 2016 involved a PIPER PA-28 180, at Williamsburg, VA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing aerodynamic stall.
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