NTSB Factual Report

On March 1, 2018, about 1051 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-32-300 airplane, N54476, operated by Pompano Senior Squadron Flying Club Inc., was substantially damaged when it struck terrain during an attempted go-around at Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP), Pompano Beach, Florida. The private pilot and the pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The flight was operated in accordance with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed for the flight that was destined for Marsh Harbor International Airport (MYAM), Marsh Harbor, Bahamas.

The pilot reported that after departing from runway 28 at PMP, and while climbing through 800 ft. mean sea level (msl), the engine's manifold pressure was dropping and the engine sounded irregular. The pilot-rated passenger told the pilot to "immediately turn back." After turning back towards PMP, the pilot informed air traffic control that they needed to make an emergency landing. The controller then cleared the flight to land on runway 28.

The pilot stated that the airplane touched down less than one-third of the way down the 3,502-ft-long runway, and there appeared to be a "substantial quartering tailwind," which resulted in a high ground speed. In addition, he reported that although he had the throttle lever pulled back, it appeared the engine was developing full power. The pilot-rated passenger reported that the speed was increasing, and they bounced several times on the runway. The pilot pulled the mixture control to cutoff and stated that it didn't appear to shut off the engine, so he pushed the mixture to full rich and pushed up the throttle lever for another takeoff.

The pilot added that during the takeoff attempt, he made an immediate sharp turn to the right after takeoff so they would stay over the airport. The airplane climbed briefly, continued turning to the right and lost altitude, striking the airport ramp in front of a hanger about 1,000 ft northwest of the departure end of runway 28. The airplane impacted two fences before coming to a rest upright.

Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the outboard section of both wings were sheared off, the landing gear was separated, and the engine was partially separated from the firewall.

The pilot held a private pilot certificate. His most recent FAA third-class medical certificate was issued on February 14, 2018. At the time of that examination he reported 370 total hours of flight experience.

At 1053, the weather conditions recorded at PMP included few clouds at 2,600 ft above ground level, wind from 150° at 8 knots, and visibility 10 statute miles. The temperature was 26° C, and the dew point was 19° C. The altimeter setting was 30.06 inches of mercury.

The wreckage was retained for further examination.