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June 30, 2008 · Piper PA-28-180 · N4433T
Greenwood, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Greenwood, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N4433T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA174
The flight instructor reported that during final approach the airplane drifted off the left side of the runway after encountering a wind gust. He told the student pilot to initiate a go-around. As the student pilot increased engine power for the go-around the airplane pitched-up and then rolled to the left. The flight instructor assumed flight control of the airplane, but the airplane impacted left-wing low off the left side of the runway. The airplane cartwheeled and both wings separated from the airplane. The local area winds were out of the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting 17 knots. The flight instructor reported that the local topography produced a "strong wind current" that contributed to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions that resulted in a loss of control during the go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind condition.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that during final approach the airplane drifted off the left side of the runway after encountering a wind gust. He told the student pilot to initiate a go-around. As the student pilot increased engine power for the go-around the airplane pitched-up and then rolled to the left. The flight instructor assumed flight control of the airplane, but the airplane impacted left-wing low off the left side of the runway. The airplane cartwheeled and both wings separated from the airplane. The local area winds were out of the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting 17 knots. The flight instructor reported that the local topography produced a "strong wind current" that contributed to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportGalt Field Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2802 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN4433T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 21 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 32 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 10 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time18:11
Weather SourceWFAC