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NTSB investigation record

WPR22LA294

Completed

Piper Pa-28-160· N7485R

Date
August 5, 2022
Location
White Salmon, WA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published December 8, 2022

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to go around which, resulted in a collision with trees.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot reported that, he touched down “a little far” on the wet grass airstrip. Braking action did not work well so he made the decision to go around, however it was too late, and the airplane collided with trees at the end of the airstrip. The wings and horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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