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April 20, 1991 · Piper PA-28-161 · N4VT
Grayslake, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 20, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Grayslake, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N4VT
Operator
Cardinal Aircraft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA136
THE STUDENT PILOT AND INSTRUCTOR PILOT WERE LANDING IN GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS. ON SHORT FINAL THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SINK, AND ADDITIONAL POWER APPLICATION DID NOT ARREST THE DESCENT. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED A WOOD PILE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE WIND GUSTS AND THE INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT AND INSTRUCTOR PILOT WERE LANDING IN GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS. ON SHORT FINAL THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SINK, AND ADDITIONAL POWER APPLICATION DID NOT ARREST THE DESCENT. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED A WOOD PILE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 CDT
Nearest AirportCAMPBELL (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length3550 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN4VT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCardinal Aircraft
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 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 15 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:48
Weather SourceWFAC