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NTSB investigation record

FTW98FA229

Completed

Piper Pa-23-160· N4410P

Date
May 18, 1998
Location
Guthrie, OK
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The designated pilot examiner's decision to execute a single engine go-around which exceeded the airplane's engine out climb capability in the gear down configuration. Factors were the arcing of an electrical wire that grounded the engine starter and the high density altitude.

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