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March 21, 2008 · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · N954DA

Pueblo, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pueblo, CO
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1
Tail Number
N954DA
Operator
Doss Aviation Ifs
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08CA067

Prior to the initial approach, the tower reported the wind was from 280 degrees at 22 knots. During the final approach to runway 26L, the airplane encountered gusty crosswind conditions. Approximately 15 to 20 above ground level with the student pilot at the airplane controls, the airplane nose was 20 degrees to the right and the wings were level. At that time, the flight instructor took over control of the airplane and applied control inputs to correct for the crosswind. The airplane continued to the right and descended "with no response to my inputs." The instructor then applied full power and attempted a go-around. The airplane "lightly" touched down on the runway, however, continued to the right side of the runway surface and contacted rising terrain. Subsequently, the left main landing gear separated and the airplane came to rest upright off the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

the failure of the student pilot, and then the flight instructor to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the crosswind conditions.

Full Narrative

According to the flight instructor and student pilot, they were landing the airplane on runway 26L. Prior to the initial approach, the tower reported the wind was from 280 degrees at 22 knots. During the final approach, the airplane encountered gusty crosswind conditions. Approximately 15 to 20 feet above ground level with the student pilot at the airplane controls, the airplane nose was 20 degrees to the right and the wings were level. At that time, the flight instructor took over control of the airplane and applied control inputs to correct for the crosswind. The airplane continued to the right and descended "with no response to my inputs." The instructor then applied full power and attempted a go-around. The airplane "lightly" touched down on the runway, however, continued to the right side of the runway surface and contacted rising terrain. Subsequently, the left main landing gear separated and the airplane came to rest upright off the runway. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The left wing composite structure was fractured in several areas near the main landing gear attach points. No anomalies were noted with the airframe and engine.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:10 MDT
Nearest AirportPueblo Memorial (0nm)
Runway26L
Runway Length3767 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1
Tail NumberN954DA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDoss Aviation Ifs
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-240-B17 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 22 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time23:20
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data