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February 12, 1997 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N15013

Winston Salem, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 12, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winston Salem, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200
Tail Number
N15013
Operator
Mark L Palmer
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL97LA041

The flight had been cleared for a touch-and-go landing on runway 4, when shortly after touchdown, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he experienced some difficulty with the brakes, and the airplane veered off the runway into a grassy area. During the uncontrolled movement of the airplane, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing spar was damaged. A review of the weather data disclosed that the prevailing wind was from 320 degrees at 7 knots. An examination of the airplane failed to disclose a mechanical problem with the brake system.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional cntrol of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and collapse of the right main landing gear. The crosswind was a related factor.

Full Narrative

On February 12, 1997, at 1545 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28R-200, N15013, collided with the ground and collapsed the right main landing gear during an attempted landing on runway 04 at the Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The personal flight operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot was not injured. The flight departed Winston Salem at 1540. The flight had been cleared for a touch and go landing when shortly after the touch phase of the procedure the airplane veered off the right side of the runway. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he experienced some difficulty with the brakes, and the airplane veered off the runway into a grassy area. During the uncontrolled movement of the airplane, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing spar was damaged. A review of the weather data disclosed that, the prevailing winds were 320 degrees at seven knots when the pilot attempted the landing. An examination of the airplane failed to disclose a mechanical problem with the brake system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EST
Nearest AirportSmith Reynolds (1nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length3930 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN15013
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMark L Palmer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:47
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data