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July 25, 2003 · Aircraft Mfg & Dev Co Amd CH2T · N643AM

Crystal River, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Crystal River, FL
Aircraft
Aircraft Mfg & Dev Co Amd CH2T
Tail Number
N643AM
Operator
National Aviation Holdings
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA03CA151

The student pilot stated that on final approach to land he had been compensating for a right-quartering headwind, and just before the landing flare a gust of wind from the right affected the airplane. He said he over-corrected for the wind, and the airplane departed the left side of the runway into a muddy area. As the airplane departed the runway, the left main landing gear wheel dug into the mud, and the airplane pivoted to the left, striking some bushes and damaging both wings. Prior to the accident, the student pilot said that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot 's failure to maintain control while landing in crosswind which resulted in airplane departing the runway and incurring damage.

Full Narrative

On July 25, 2003, about 1435 eastern daylight time, an Aircraft MFG & Development Company CH2000, N643AM, registered to and operated by National Aviation Holdings, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, departed the runway during the landing roll at Crystal River, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a visual flight rules plan was filed. The airplane incurred substantial damage and the student pilot was not injured. The flight originated from St. Petersburg, Florida, on the same day, about 1300. The student pilot stated that he was conducting a cross-country flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, St. Petersburg, Florida, to Gainesville, Florida, and he encountered deteriorating weather as he approached Gainesville, Florida, so he elected to deviate to Crystal River, Florida. He said that on final approach to land he had been compensating for a right-quartering headwind, and just before the landing flare a gust of wind from the right affected the airplane. He said he over-corrected for the wind, and the airplane departed the left side of the runway into a muddy area. As the airplane departed the runway, the left main landing gear wheel dug into the mud, and the airplane pivoted to the left, striking some bushes and damaging both wings. Prior to the accident, the student pilot said that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 EDT
Nearest AirportCrystal River Airport (1nm)
Runway27
Runway Length4555 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftAircraft Mfg & Dev Co Amd CH2T
Tail NumberN643AM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNational Aviation Holdings
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · O-235-N2C · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 7 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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