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November 14, 2001 · Aviat S-2C · N4HV

Chandler, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 14, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chandler, AZ
Aircraft
Aviat S-2C
Tail Number
N4HV
Operator
Chandler Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX02LA029

The airplane departed the right side of runway 22R and struck a taxiway sign. During the rollout, the nose of the airplane started to move to the left and the right, and the instructor took control of the airplane. The instructor straightened the nose and continued the rollout. As the airplane slowed, the airplane started to move to the right. The instructor pumped left rudder, but the airplane continued to the right. He applied and held full left rudder, but determined that the airplane would depart the runway. He released the left rudder pedal and intended to stop in the dirt. However, he did not see a runway sign, which collided with the lower right wing. The collision spun the airplane around resulting in substantial damage to the lower wing spar.

NTSB Probable Cause

Failure of the flight instructor to maintain directional control resulted in a departure from the runway surface and collision with a runway sign.

Full Narrative

On November 14, 2001, about 1420 mountain standard time, an Aviat (Pitts) S-2C, N4HV, departed the right side of runway 22R and struck a taxiway sign at Chandler, Arizona. Chandler Air Service was operating the rental airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The certified flight instructor pilot and commercial pilot undergoing instruction were not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The local instructional flight departed Chandler about 1330. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The instructor stated they completed airwork in the local practice area and returned to the landing pattern. The student was low on the first approach and the instructor had him complete a go-around. The second approach was satisfactory during the approach and touchdown. During the rollout, the nose of the airplane started to move to the left and the right, and the instructor advised the student that he was taking control of the airplane. The instructor straightened the nose and continued the rollout. As the airplane slowed, the airplane started to move to the right. The instructor pumped left rudder, but the airplane continued to the right. He applied and held full left rudder, but determined that the airplane would depart the runway. He released the left rudder pedal and intended to stop in the dirt. However, he did not see a runway sign, which collided with the lower right wing. The collision spun the airplane around and resulted in substantial damage to the lower wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 MST
Nearest AirportCHANDLER (0nm)
Runway22R
Runway Length4401 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAviat S-2C
Tail NumberN4HV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChandler Air Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 57 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time20:47
Weather SourceWFAC

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