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June 13, 2009 · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · N659PS
West Chester, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 13, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
West Chester, PA
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40
Tail Number
N659PS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA341
The certificated flight instructor and his student remained in the airport traffic pattern to practice several full-stop landings. While on approach the student flared high and the airplane dropped 8 to 10 feet, contacting the 3,375-foot-long by 50-foot-wide runway and then bouncing back into the air. While the pilot initiated a go-around, the airplane drifted left of the runway and the airplane's left wing impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing spar and came to rest on the edge of the runway. Neither the flight instructor nor the student reported any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
Full Narrative
The certificated flight instructor and his student remained in the airport traffic pattern to practice several full-stop landings. While on approach, the student flared high and the airplane dropped 8 to 10 feet contacted the 3,375-foot-long by 50-foot-wide runway, and then bounced back into the air. While initiating a go-around, the airplane drifted left of the runway, and the airplane's left wing impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing spar, and came to rest on the edge of the runway. Neither the flight instructor nor the student reported any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBrandywine (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length3347 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40
Tail NumberN659PS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-MIA+ · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 53 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 64 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time12:20
Weather SourceWFAC