N4137W is a 1999 Piper PA-32R-301. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 7 seats, powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER rated at 300 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Jun 1999. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in May 2020. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistrant based in Rantoul, KS · deregistered in 1999.
2020
1999
The owner of the airplane reported that he hired the accident pilot to fly him to the destination airport. During the initial approach, they were not able to see the airport environment due to the haze, but both were able to see the ground. The pilot continued to use the GPS for navigation and once they were above the airport, they were able to see the runway. The pilot then made a 180º turn to align for a final approach to runway 27; however, the approach was not stabilized so the pilot initiated a go-around. After the climb out, he turned 180º for a final approach to runway 09. The airplane touched down nose landing gear first, then immediately veered left and exited the runway. The pilot attempted another go-around, but the airplane struck a tree and impacted the airport perimeter fence.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The owner reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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