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December 20, 2001 · Piper PA-28-140 · N6742J
Show Low, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 20, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Show Low, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N6742J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX02LA057
The student pilot departed for the local practice area and the winds were about 10 knots. By the time he returned for landing, the wind velocity had increased to 20 knots from 150 degrees. He experienced a strong wind gust as he was landing. The left wing contacted the ground and the nose gear sheared off. He was not aware that the nose wheel had sheared off; he tried to power up but couldn't due to the propeller damage. The airplane departed the runway and came to rest.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and wind gusts.
Full Narrative
On December 20, 2001, about 1000 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-140, N6742J, sustained a hard landing at Show Low, Arizona. The owner was operating the rental airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The solo student pilot was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The local instructional flight departed Show Low about 0900. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The student pilot stated he departed for the local practice area and the winds were about 10 knots. By the time he returned for landing, the wind velocity had increased to 20 knots from 150 degrees. He experienced a strong wind gust as he was landing. The left wing contacted the ground and the nose gear sheared off. He was not aware that the nose wheel had sheared off; he tried to power up but couldn't due to the propeller damage. The airplane departed the runway and came to rest.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 MST
Nearest AirportSHOWLOW (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length3937 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN6742J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 16 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time17:45
Weather SourceWFAC