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May 10, 2009 · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · N169PA
San Antonio, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1
Tail Number
N169PA
Operator
Flying Monsters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA304
During a crosswind landing demonstration to a student pilot, the instructor pilot initiated a landing flare. When the airplane's altitude rose, the instructor pilot, "held the flare and added approximately 50-100 rpm to ease the airplane" down to the runway. The airplane then "experienced a sudden descent," and the instructor pilot attempted a go-around; however, the airplane's left wing and nose impacted the runway, causing substantial damage to the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
During a crosswind landing demonstration to a student pilot, the instructor pilot initiated a landing flare. When the airplane's altitude rose, the instructor pilot, "held the flare and added approximately 50-100 rpm to ease the airplane" down to the runway. The airplane then "experienced a sudden descent", and the instructor pilot attempted a go-around; however, the airplane's left wing and nose impacted the runway causing substantial damage to the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportStinson Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length4128 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1
Tail NumberN169PA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying Monsters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-240 · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 12 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Weather SourcePILO