Accident Piper PA-17 N4594H, Monday 7 July 1997

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Date:	Monday 7 July 1997
Time:	13:10 LT
Type:	Piper PA-17
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N4594H
MSN:	17-12
Year of manufacture:	1948
Total airframe hrs:	1878 hours
Engine model:	Continental C85-8
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Cadillac, MI - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Mcbain, MI
Destination airport:	(KCAD)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot reported that when he attempted to land on runway 36, he 'had to much speed,' and ran out of runway. He attempted a go-around but turned to steep, causing the wingtip to hit the ground The pilot reported the 'wind got on top wing pushing down wing tip hit causing a ground loop.' The pilot reported that he had flown .3 hours within the last 90 days.

Probable Cause: the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around and the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.

Accident investigation: