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April 10, 1993 · Piper PA-32-300 · N4079R

Danville, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Danville, AR
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N4079R
Operator
Henderson Paul J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA127

DURING AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT THE PRIVATE PILOT FAILED TO APPLY CORRECTIONS FOR THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AND THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A RUNWAY LIGHT. THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS RECEIVING INSTRUCTION IN CROSSWIND LANDINGS, THIS WAS THE 'FIRST REAL CROSSWIND LANDING' HE HAD PERFORMED. WIND WAS FROM 210 DEGREES AT 12 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 18

NTSB Probable Cause

PILOT'S IMPROPER CROSSWIND CORRECTION, HIS LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND IMPROPER SUPERVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND

Full Narrative

On April 10, 1993, at 1430 central daylight time (CDT) a Piper PA 32 300, N4079R was substantially damaged during landing at Russellville, Arkansas. Neither pilot or their passenger were injured. Weather for the local area flight was visual meteorological conditions. The airplane was owned and operated by Paul J. Henderson of Russellville, Arkansas. The following information was provided to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector by the pilots. They had landed and during the landing roll the airplane was effected by a left cross wind. The wind blew the airplane to the right and it struck the runway lighting system resulting in damage to the left horizontal stabilator and the empennage area. An additional telephonic interview with the private pilot revealed that he had contracted with the instructor pilot to provide training in crosswind landings and other flight time. The private pilot also reported that the instructor pilot was dictating what and when the maneuvers would be performed. Following the accident the private pilot reported that the instructor pilot stated "there will be no charge for this one." The private pilot further reported that "this was his first real crosswind landing." The pilot reported the was from 210 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 18.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportDANVILLE (0nm N)
Runway9
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN4079R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHenderson Paul J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-540-K1A5 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data