NTSB Identification: NYC85LA128.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 28741.
Accident occurred Saturday, May 18, 1985 in ELLINGTON, CT
Aircraft: PIPER PA-32R-301, registration: N300UM
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.THE ACFT COLLDIED WITH A STUMP DURING A LANDING ATTEMPT AT ELLINGTON ARPT. THE ACFT HAD TOUCHED DWN ABOUT 25 FT SHORT OF THE RWY. THE LEFT AILERON WAS DAMAGED BUT THE ACFT MADE A GO-AROUND & RETURNED TO WESTOVER AIR BASE & LANDED. ACCORDING TO THE PLT, WINDSHEAR WAS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE APPROACH.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
PROPER DESCENT RATE..NOT MAINTAINED..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
WEATHER CONDITION..WINDSHEAR
Contributing Factors
WEATHER CONDITION..WINDSHEAR
Contributing Factors
OBJECT..RUNWAY LIGHT
Contributing Factors
PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT..NOT ATTAINED..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
LANDING GEAR,MAIN GEAR..DISABLED
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