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June 7, 2007 · Piper PA-44-180 · N2173S

Lumberton, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lumberton, NJ
Aircraft
Piper PA-44-180
Tail Number
N2173S
Operator
Hortman Aviation Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA133

According to the flight instructor of the PA-44, while conducting a training flight with his student, he simulated a left engine failure and the student proceeded to enter the traffic pattern for runway 19. Upon touchdown, "the rear of the airplane and the right wing raised off the ground" and the flight instructor instructed his student to "Go-Around." The airplane began to track left and the flight instructor took the controls. He was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane exited the runway collapsing the left main gear and substantially damaging the airplane. The student pilot reported that the flight instructor simulated the engine failure by "cutting off fuel to the left engine," and the flight instructor reported he must have "forgotten to turn the fuel back on" during the go-around. No mechanical deficiencies were reported with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor's improper decision to simulate an engine failure in the traffic pattern by cutting off fuel to the engine, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.

Full Narrative

According to the flight instructor of the PA-44, while conducting a training flight with his student, he simulated a left engine failure and the student proceeded to enter the traffic pattern for runway 19. Upon touchdown, "the rear of the airplane and the right wing raised off the ground" and the flight instructor instructed his student to "Go-Around." The airplane began to track left and the flight instructor took the controls. He was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane exited the runway collapsing the left main gear and substantially damaging the airplane. The student pilot reported that the flight instructor simulated the engine failure by "cutting off fuel to the left engine," and the flight instructor reported he must have "forgotten to turn the fuel back on" during the go-around. No mechanical deficiencies were reported with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EDT
Nearest AirportFlying W Airport (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length3496 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-44-180
Tail NumberN2173S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHortman Aviation Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-360-E1A6D · Reciprocating · 180 | Lycoming · LO-360-E1A6D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 27 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 48
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data