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April 25, 2005 · Aircraft Mfg & Dev Co Amd CH-2000 · N215LF

Panhandle, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Panhandle, TX
Aircraft
Aircraft Mfg & Dev Co Amd CH-2000
Tail Number
N215LF
Operator
Coyote Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW05CA108

A 639-hour flight instructor pilot and 15-hour student pilot flew to another airport to practice crosswind landings. According to the flight instructor, the wind was reported from 320 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots, and runway 35 was in use. During the landing flare and with the student pilot at the controls, round out was started somewhat early (about 25 feet above the ground); the airplane dropped 2-3 feet onto the main landing gear. The aircraft bounced in to the air, and the flight instructor reported that the right rudder pedal left his foot rapidly, putting the right wing tip on to the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's improper compensation for existing wind conditions. Contributing factors were the crosswind and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.

Full Narrative

On April 25, 2005, approximately 1330 central daylight time, an Aircraft Manufacturing & Development (AMD), CH-2000, single-engine airplane, N215LF, was substantially damaged during a cross-wind landing at Panhandle-Carson County Airport (T45), near Panhandle, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The tri-cycle gear equipped airplane was registered to Coyote Aviation, LLC, of Evanston, Wyoming. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The local flight originated from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, (AMA), near Amarillo, Texas, at 1300. The 639-hour flight instructor reported on the Pilot/Operator Accident Report Form (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that he and a 15-hour student pilot departed AMA to practice crosswind landings at T45. The flight instructor reported the winds were from 320 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots, and runway 35 was in use. During the landing flare and with the student pilot at the controls, round out was started somewhat early (about 25 feet above the ground); the airplane dropped 2-3 feet onto the main landing gear. The aircraft bounced in to the air, and the flight instructor reported that the right rudder pedal left his foot rapidly, putting the right wing tip on to the runway. The instructor reported that the aircraft had a flying rudder and stabilator, which gave the airplane a lot of control authority, even at a low air speed. An examination of the airplane by an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic revealed structural damage to the wing rear spar. The right wing tip and aileron were also damaged. At 1353, the automated weather observing system at AMA, 19 miles southwest of the accident site, reported wind from 310 degrees at 17 knots, gusting to 22 knots, 10 statute miles visibility, scattered clouds at 4,200 feet, broken clouds at 6,000 feet, and broken clouds at 20,000 feet, temperature 61 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point 39 degrees Fahrenheit, and an altimeter setting of 29.69 inches of Mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPanhandle-Carson County (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAircraft Mfg & Dev Co Amd CH-2000
Tail NumberN215LF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCoyote Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-N2C · Reciprocating · 116
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 44 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 17 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 39 C
Altimeter29.69 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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