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August 11, 2009 · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · N817PA
Rockingham, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rockingham, NC
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40
Tail Number
N817PA
Operator
Paramount Flight Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA461
The pilot entered left closed traffic, completed the before landing check, and extended the flaps to 10 degrees. He turned the airplane on base, final, and lowered the flaps to the full down position with a right cross wind. The pilot flared the airplane about 30 feet above the runway numbers and touched down on the runway. The airplane started to veer to the left and the pilot stated that he lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane went off the left side of the runway striking a runway light, continued into the grass, and collided with an embankment, receiving structural damage to the airframe. The pilot stated there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot entered left closed traffic, completed the before landing check, and extended the flaps to 10 degrees. He turned the airplane on base, final, and lowered the flaps to the full down position with a right cross wind. The pilot flared the airplane about 30 feet above the runway numbers and touched down on the runway. The airplane started to veer to the left and the pilot stated he lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane went off the left side of the runway striking a runway light, continued into the grass, and collided with an embankment, receiving structural damage to the airframe. The pilot stated there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 EDT
Nearest AirportRichmond County Airport (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40
Tail NumberN817PA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorParamount Flight Services
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 45 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 11 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time20:40
Weather SourceWFAC