# NTSB DFW06CA190: Piper PA-28-140, N9952W, Woodworth, LA, July 22, 2006 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: July 22, 2006, 15:15 local (20:15 UTC) - Place: Woodworth, LA - Coordinates: 31.126388, -92.500831 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=31.1264&lon=-92.5008&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 31, 2006 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 64180 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DFW06CA190 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/64180/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA190 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. Contributing factors were the sudden wind shift and the gusty wind conditions. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - in flight, go-around (vfr) - weather condition - sudden windshift (contributing factor) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) - In flight collision with object, go-around (vfr) - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - object - tree(s) - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled - terrain condition - ground ## Analysis The 67-hour private pilot lost directional control of the single-engine airplane while attempting a go-around from a 3,100-foot long by 75-foot wide asphalt runway. The pilot reported that while in the landing flare for runway 01, while "on speed" with full flaps deployed, a strong gust of wind raised the right wing, and "the airplane's nose pitched-up close to a stalling attitude." The pilot reported that he leveled the wings, lowered the nose, and applied engine power in an attempt to go-around. However, the airplane departed the left side of the runway and remained airborne for about 600-yards prior to colliding with a tree. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions, but recommended a higher landing speed, and the use of less flaps to compensate for windy conditions. The nearest weather reporting station, located 13 miles north of the accident site, reported the wind from 260 at 10 knots, gusting to 14 knots. ## Factual narrative The 67-hour private pilot lost directional control of the single-engine airplane while attempting a go-around from a 3,100-foot long by 75-foot wide asphalt runway. The pilot reported that while in the landing flare for runway 01, while "on speed" with full flaps deployed, a strong gust of wind raised the right wing, and "the airplane's nose pitched-up close to a stalling attitude." The pilot reported that he leveled the wings, lowered the nose, and applied engine power in an attempt to go-around. However, the airplane departed the left side of the runway and remained airborne for about 600-yards prior to colliding with a tree. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions, but recommended a higher landing speed, and the use of less flaps to compensate for windy conditions. The nearest weather reporting station, located 13 miles north of the accident site, reported the wind from 260 at 10 knots, gusting to 14 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N9952W](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9952W-2013-07-29), registration cancelled 2013-07-29, S/N 28-23498, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA-28-140 - Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (registry code 7102802) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 28-23498 - Engines: Lycoming O-320 140 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, November 1, 2005 - Departed: L39, Leesville, LA - Destination: 1R4, Woodworth, LA - Airport: 1R4, Woodworth Airport, runway 01, 3,100 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 25; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, without waivers/limitations; last flight review July 1, 2006; seat: left; flight hours: 67 total, 64 in this make and model, 15 as pilot in command, 33 in the last 90 days, 21 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 260° at 10 knots, gusting 14 - Visibility: 6 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 6,500 ft broken - Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 70 °F - Altimeter: 29.88 inHg - Observed at: AEX, 13 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20060722017299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060722017299A), Jul 22, 2006: Piper PA28140, Woodworth, LA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was on a VFR flight plan from L39 to 1R4. Weather was VFR at destination. On arrival, pilot made a visual approach to runway 1 at Woodworth (1R4).… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.