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October 4, 1992 · Piper PA-28-161 · N8258A

St Augustine, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
St Augustine, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N8258A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93LA203

The flight instructor (CFI) stated that the student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings (on runway 31). The wind was reported to be from 220 degrees at 15 knots with gusts. During an approach to land, they encountered turbulence. At about 10 feet or less, the airplane rolled uncontrollably to the right. The CFI took control of the airplane and landed on grass beside the runway. During the rollout, the right wing collided with a distance remaining marker. This accident was reported to the NTSB by the FAA on October 4, 1995, after they were informed by an anonymous caller.

NTSB Probable Cause

FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI) TO ASSURE ADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE CROSSWIND AND TURBULENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Full Narrative

On October 4, 1992, about 1045 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-161, N8258A, registered to Aero Sport, Inc., was substantially damaged during landing at the St. Augustine airport, St. Augustine, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR part 91 instructional flight. The certified flight instructor and student were not injured. The flight originated at the St. Augustine Airport about 15 minutes earlier, the same day. The pilot stated that the student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings. During the final approach to landing at about 10 feet or less, the airplane rolled uncontrollably 80 degrees to the right. He took control of the airplane and landed on the grass parallel to runway 31. During the rollout the right wing collided with a distance remaining marker. The accident was reported to the NTSB by the FAA on October 4, 1995, after they were informed by an anonymous caller.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSt Augustine (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN8258A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 15 kt, gusting 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0

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