# NTSB SEA07CA191: Piper PA 28R-180, N4KE, Henderson, NV, June 29, 2007 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: June 29, 2007, 15:30 local (22:30 UTC) - Place: Henderson, NV - Coordinates: 35.972778, -115.134445 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.9728&lon=-115.1344&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 4 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 31, 2007 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 66098 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA07CA191 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/66098/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA191 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind. ## 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) - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - Hard landing, descent - uncontrolled ## Analysis The pilot stated that he was landing on runway 17R and while on final, he noticed that the wind was pushing the airplane to the left of the runway. The pilot proceeded to the runway, maintaining its centerline. He then contacted the air traffic control tower controller to verify the winds and the controller indicated that the winds were greater than those reported on the automated surface observation system (ASOS). The pilot increased the power to compensate for the winds. The main landing gear touched down left of centerline and the airplane bounced. The pilot then told the controller that he was initiating a go-around. As the airplane began to lift, the pilot felt a gust of wind push the airplane down and just prior to ground impact, the pilot attempted to flare the airplane. The airplane skidded before coming to a stop, and the wings and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The ASOS was reporting winds from 240 degrees at 12 knots. Winds taken by the tower at the time of the accident were from 220 at 15 knots. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions. ## Factual narrative The pilot stated that he was landing on runway 17R and while on final, he noticed that the wind was pushing the airplane to the left of the runway. The pilot proceeded to the runway, maintaining its centerline. He then contacted the air traffic control tower controller to verify the winds and the controller indicated that the winds were greater than those reported on the automated surface observation system (ASOS). The pilot increased the power to compensate for the winds. The main landing gear touched down left of centerline and the airplane bounced. The pilot then told the controller that he was initiating a go-around. As the airplane began to lift, the pilot felt a gust of wind push the airplane down and just prior to ground impact, the pilot attempted to flare the airplane. The airplane skidded before coming to a stop, and the wings and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The ASOS was reporting winds from 240 degrees at 12 knots. Winds taken by the tower at the time of the accident were from 220 at 15 knots. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N4KE](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4KE-2018-01-19), registration cancelled 2018-01-19, S/N 28R-30828, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA 28R-180 - Registry model: [Piper PA-28R-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-180) (registry code 7102809) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 28R-30828 - Engines: Textron Lycoming IO-360-B1F reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Eusebio Preciado - Registered owner: Roxy Corp - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: VNY, Van Nuys, CA - Destination: HND, Henderson, NV - Airport: HND, Henderson Exec, runway 17R, 6,501 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 34; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3; flight hours: 153 total, 19 in this make and model, 56 in the last 90 days, 41 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 240° at 12 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 108 °F, dew point 14 °F - Altimeter: 29.87 inHg - Observed at: HND ## 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 20070629010359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070629010359A), Jun 29, 2007: Piper PA28R180, Las Vegas, NV, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft approached the Henderson airport from the south, and was instructed to enter a right downwind for landing on runway 17R. Once abeam his landing… From the NTSB's public API. 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