Piper PA-30 N7312Y

Summary

On 8 May 1998 at about 14:08 local time, a Piper PA-30 registered N7312Y was involved in an accident near Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

8 May 1998 at 14:08

Classification

Accident

Location

Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States

Nearest airport

Hendersonville Airport (OA7)

Coordinates

35.2596, -82.5494

Aircraft

Piper PA-30

Registration

N7312Y

Category

Airplane

Engines

2

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Augusta → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ATL98LA074

2 people had minor injuries.

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and improper go-around procedures resulting in collision with wires, trees, and the ground. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and the short runway.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported he landed beyond the first third of the 3,075 foot runway which was NOTAMed. He stated the brakes seemed ineffective, and a go around was initiated. The pilot stated he applied full power, raised flaps, and lifted off just before the end of the runway. He stated he then made a left bank to avoid trees ahead. During the left bank, the left wing struck a power line, trees, and the ground. The investigation revealed the airplane's landing gear was extended. In this airplane, a normal go-around is accomplished by adding full power, raising the flaps, and raising the landing gear. The pilot had 24 hours of flight time in this airplane. The investigation also revealed the right brake was impact damaged, and the left brake was intact and showed ample pad available. When the cockpit brake peddle was pushed, the pad operated at the left wheel. A witness reported he heard tires skidding several times. He looked out and noticed an airplane near the end of the runway. He heard the engine power increase with approximately 500-600 feet remaining, and the airplane rotated with about 75 feet remaining in the runway. As trees beyond the runway were approached, the pilot turned left, clipped a wire with the left wing, then collided with the ground. The witness stated the landing gear remained down. The landing distance over a 50 foot obstacle with the accident conditions is 2040 feet. Without an obstacle, the airplane can land in 690 feet.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.