Jay, that's exactly what happened to the fellow who bought a Cherokee 180
that I almost bought. He botched a go around and ended up crashing into a
semi trailer in Michigan. He had a 90 degree, 35 knot crosswind. Upon
examining the wreckage, the NTSB found 40 deg. flaps selected.

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
news:qglod.135299$R05.89880@attbi_s53...
Unfortunately accidents do happen, but it was the first time I had
somewhat to do with it. The airplane I usually fly with, a Piper Arrow
from the local flight school and FBO, crashed on landing during a
cross-country flight to Florence (Italy). The plane suddenly banked to
the
left 10 feet over the runway, then struck the airport fence.

Just curious: Was he trying to do a "go around"?

There was an accident this week (somewhere in the States -- I can't
remember
where) with a similar situation in a Piper Arrow.

The pilot had his in-laws and child on board, and was trying to land in a
25
knot gusty crosswind. It went very badly, he lost control trying to do a
go
around, and they were all killed.

Aviation isn't all that difficult, but it is extremely unforgiving of poor
judgment or inattention.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"