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May 21, 2009 · Tecnam P2002 JF · N524LM
Stevensville, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Stevensville, MD
Aircraft
Tecnam P2002 JF
Tail Number
N524LM
Operator
Chesapeake Sport Pilot
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA300
The pilot practiced maneuvers for approximately 50 minutes and discovered upon returning to the airport that there was a 60-degree crosswind for the 2,900-foot-long by 60-foot-wide runway. He aborted landing twice, and on the third attempt the airplane stalled and the left wing impacted terrain, substantially damaging the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The recorded wind, about the time of the accident, was 170 degrees at 10 knots gusting to 15 knots. When the pilot departed the airport 1 hour and 15 minutes earlier, winds were from the south at 4 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot practiced maneuvers for approximately 50 minutes, and discovered upon returning to the airport that there was a 60-degree crosswind for the 2,900-foot-long by 60-foot-wide runway. He aborted landing twice, and on the third attempt, the airplane stalled, and the left wing impacted terrain substantially damaging the airplane. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions. The recorded wind, about the time of the accident, was 170 degrees at 10 knots gusting to 15 knots. When the pilot departed the airport 1 hour and 15 minutes earlier, winds were from the south at 4 knots. The pilot reported 154 hours of total flight experience, of which 39 hours were in the accident airplane make and model.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 EDT
Nearest AirportBay Bridge Airport (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length2903 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTecnam P2002 JF
Tail NumberN524LM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChesapeake Sport Pilot
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time18:14
Weather SourceWFAC