# NTSB MIA07LA053: Piper PA-28-181, N2213Z, Venice, FL, February 25, 2007 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: February 25, 2007, 09:55 local (14:55 UTC) - Place: Venice, FL - Coordinates: 27.071666, -82.440277 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=27.0717&lon=-82.4403&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 1 serious - Status: Completed, report December 20, 2007 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA Flight Standards District Office - NTSB case key (mKey): 65413 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA07LA053 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/65413/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA053 ## Probable cause The failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed during a go-around. ## 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) - airspeed - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled - terrain condition - ground ## Analysis The student pilot performed four landings with his certified flight instructor (CFI), then departed on a solo flight remaining in the traffic pattern. He performed two go-arounds, departed the traffic pattern, then returned for a full-stop landing on runway 13. The wind velocity had increased but he continued his approach. The airplane drifted left of centerline, and he added full power to perform a go-around. The airplane stalled when the flight was at 50 feet, descended left wing low, and impacted the ground. The student pilot further reported there was no mechanical failure or malfunction. ## Factual narrative On February 25, 2007, about 0955 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-181, N2213Z, registered to and operated by a private individual, collided with the ground during a go-around at the Venice Municipal Airport, Venice, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight from Venice Municipal Airport. The airplane was substantially damaged and the student pilot, the sole occupant, sustained serious injuries. The flight originated about 0940, from Venice Municipal Airport. The student pilot stated that he performed 4 landings with his certified flight instructor (CFI) on-board, then made 2 solo full-stop taxi-back landings. After takeoff the flight remained in the traffic pattern for a final full-stop landing but the wind was "very strong", and performed a go-around. He remained in the traffic pattern, and performed another go-around, then departed the traffic pattern. He flew 4-5 miles away from the airport, returned and entered the downwind leg, then turned onto base and final for runway 13. The wind seemed to "pick up" and the airplane was blown to the left of the runway centerline, and he performed a go-around by applying full power. The engine responded but when the flight was at 50 feet, the "wind seemed to take over." The airplane began losing altitude and impacted the ground in a left wing low attitude. He further reported the "engine was fine" and there were no problems with the flight controls. A METAR taken at the airport at 0941, which was approximately 1 minute after the accident flight departed, or approximately 14 minutes before the accident, indicates the wind was from 160 degrees at 9 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2213Z](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2213Z-2007-06-12), registration cancelled 2007-06-12, S/N 287990405 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA-28-181 - Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (registry code 7102807) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 287990405 - Airframe hours: 3134.82 - Engines: Lycoming O-360-A4M 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Registered owner: Charles E. McCormick - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, July 1, 2006, 142.22 hours before - Departed: KVNC, Venice, FL - Destination: KVNC, Venice, FL - Airport: KVNC, Venice Municipal, runway 13, 4,999 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Student pilot; age 38; injuries: serious; student; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; seat: left; flight hours: 28 total, 28 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 160° at 9 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 77 °F, dew point 64 °F - Altimeter: 30.05 inHg - Observed at: KVNC ## 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 20070225010299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070225010299A), Feb 25, 2007: Piper PA28181, Venice, FL, Destroyed. (-23) On February 25, 2007, while attempting to land on runway 13 at the Venice airport, the solo student pilot attempted a go around after a rejected landing,… 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.