Crash location | 43.843333°N, 76.094444°W |
Nearest city | Adams, NY
43.855619°N, 76.037424°W 3.0 miles away |
Tail number | N7516R |
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Accident date | 15 Jul 2011 |
Aircraft type | Piper PA-28-140 |
Additional details: | None |
According to the pilot, he intended to land on runway 26, a 2,700-foot-long, 45-foot-wide, turf runway. During the landing flare, the airplane veered to the right approximately 20-degrees. The pilot initially added full engine power to Go-around; however, after the airplane continued to veer to right; he elected to reduce power and land. The airplane subsequently struck a turf roller, and the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions. Wind reported at a nearby airport, about the time of the accident, was from 230 degrees at 11 knots.
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.