N9097U is a 1985 Piper PA-28-161. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-320 series rated at 180 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Nov 1985. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Feb 2019. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistered in Murrysville, PA in 2012 · deregistered in 1985.
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The pilot reported that while on right downwind and after being cleared for a touch-and-go landing, the tower instructed him to make a short approach. The pilot further reported that during approach the airplane was to the left of the runway, he attempted to correct to the right, and "believe ['s] that I[he] had applied full right rudder." Subsequently the right wing impacted the ground and the airplane cart-wheeled. The right wing separated from the fuselage.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported as a safety recommendation that the accident could have been prevented if he had executed a go-around.
No photos yet. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed for uploads.
No trips logged. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed to log trips.
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About the Piper PA-28-161
About the modelThe Warrior — a four-seat, low-wing Cherokee with the tapered wing, positioned below the Archer. A staple of flight-school fleets.