Delayed go-around crunches Cherokee

This September 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Sibley, Iowa. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land in calm winds. The airplane touched down more than one third of the way down the runway at about 105 knots with 10° of flaps. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on September 11th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. 1 comment. © GAN 2011.