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April 28, 2001 · Piper J3-C65 · N26096

Annapolis, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Annapolis, MD
Aircraft
Piper J3-C65
Tail Number
N26096
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD01LA052

The airplane had just landed on runway 30 at Lee Airport (ANP), Annapolis, Maryland, when a gust of wind blew the right wing straight up and caused the left wheel and wing tip to contact the ground. The airplane then turned around 180 degrees, and came to rest upright to the left side of the runway. The pilot stated that during the landing approach, the wind was blowing right down the runway about 11 knots, and there was no need to do a crosswind landing. Weather at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), Baltimore, Maryland, was reported as winds from 040 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies.

NTSB Probable Cause

pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On April 28, 2001, at 1400 eastern daylight time, a Piper J3-C65, N26096, was substantially damaged during landing at Lee Airport (ANP), Annapolis, Maryland. The certificated private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The purpose of the flight was to take a participant in the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program up on an observation flight. In a telephone conversation, the pilot said that this was his fourth landing of the day, and the approach and flare to runway 30 were normal. However, when the wheels were about to touch the ground, a gust of wind blew the right wing straight up, and the left wheel and wing tip contacted the ground. The airplane turned 180 degrees around and came to rest upright to the left of the runway with the engine still running. He taxied back to the ramp and parked. The pilot reported that the weather was "bumpy," but on final approach the wind was blowing straight down the runway about 11 knots. He said there was no need to do a crosswind landing, and his wings stayed level into the landing flare. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector performed an on-scene examination. According to the inspector, the left wing was bent up about 30 degrees outboard of the left wing strut. The pilot reported a total of 1,010 flight hours, of which 650 hours were in tail wheel aircraft. The pilot also reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions. The winds reported at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), Baltimore, Maryland, were from 040 degrees at 9 knots gusting to 17 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportLee Airport (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length2505 ft
Runway Width48 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper J3-C65
Tail NumberN26096
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 9 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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