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June 22, 2009 · Piper PA-22-150 · N5824D
Fort Collins, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N5824D
Operator
Bradley M Gunter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA376
According to the instructor, the pilot's previous landings had been “nice.” Upon touchdown on the last landing, the pilot added aft elevator and left aileron control to correct for the crosswind, but failed to use sufficient right rudder. The instructor told the pilot to use more rudder. The pilot added too much rudder, and the airplane yawed to the right. The instructor was unable to correct with opposite rudder. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and the left gear separated, causing the left wing and propeller to strike the ground. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delayed action in regaining control of the airplane.
Full Narrative
According to the instructor, the pilot's previous landings had been “nice.” Upon touch down on the last landing, the pilot added aft elevator and left aileron control to correct for the crosswind, but failed to use sufficient right rudder. The instructor told the pilot to use more rudder. The pilot added too much rudder, and the airplane yawed to the right. The instructor was unable to correct with opposite rudder. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and the left gear separated, causing the left wing and propeller to strike the ground. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 MDT
Nearest AirportFort Collins-Loveland Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN5824D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBradley M Gunter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A1A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 44 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time22:15
Weather SourceWFAC