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October 28, 2003 · Piper PA-22-160 · N8858D

Lamar, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 28, 2003
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Lamar, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-160
Tail Number
N8858D
Operator
John Shomin
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI04LA022

The airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted a hangar and an off-airport storage building during takeoff from runway 03. The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated that while demonstrating a "touch and go" to a student pilot, a gust of wind caused the airplane to drift toward the buildings. The CFI reported he did not "pull up for a fear of stalling and striking the ground." The reported winds approximately 30 minutes prior to the accident were 340 degrees true at 11 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot not maintaining directional control, not performing an aborted takeoff and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind. Factors to the accident include the crosswind, the hangar and the building.

Full Narrative

On October 28, 2003, at 1030 central standard time, a Piper PA-22-160, N8858D, piloted by a certified flight instructor (CFI), sustained substantial damage when it impacted a hangar and subsequently a building during the takeoff portion of a touch and go from runway 03 (2,902 feet by 40 feet, asphalt), at Lamar Municipal Airport (LLU), Lamar, Missouri. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The instructional flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The CFI reported minor injuries. The student pilot sustained serious injuries. The flight departed LLU at 1000. According to the CFI's written statement, he was demonstrating a "touch and go" in a crosswind to the student pilot. The CFI reported that after landing, he retracted the flaps, applied full left aileron and full engine power. The CFI stated he was unable to accelerate the airplane past 60 miles per hour or climb above an altitude of 10 to 12 feet. The CFI reported that a strong gust of wind caused the airplane to drift into the path of the buildings. The CFI stated he could not return to the runway heading because of the possibility of striking a wingtip due to the low altitude, and he "could not pull up for fear of stalling and striking the ground." The airplane impacted the roof of a private hangar and an off-airport storage building. A weather observation station, located at Joplin Regional Airport, 22 nautical miles southwest of LLU, recorded the weather conditions as: At 0853: Wind 310 degrees true at 5 knots; 10 statute mile visibility with light rain; scattered ceiling of 4,400 feet (ft) above ground level (agl), broken ceiling of 6,000 ft agl, and overcast ceiling of 6,000 ft agl; temperature 13 degrees Celsius; dew point of 11 degrees Celsius; altimeter 29.79 inches-of-mercury. At 0953: Wind 340 degrees true at 11 knots; 10 statute mile visibility; clear; temperature 16 degrees Celsius; dew point of 9 degrees Celsius; altimeter 29.80 inches-of-mercury. At 1053: Wind 350 degrees true at 11 knots; 10 statute mile visibility; clear; temperature 17 degrees Celsius; dew point of 7 degrees Celsius; altimeter 29.81 inches-of-mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CST
Nearest AirportLamar Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length2902 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-160
Tail NumberN8858D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Shomin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 48
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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