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May 8, 2010 · Piper PA-28-235 · N918JR
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-235
Tail Number
N918JR
Operator
Ricki-Lee Halling
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA233
The student pilot was on a local training flight. After flying about 1 hour in the practice area, she returned to the airport to perform touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. The reported winds at the time of the accident were 200 at 4 knots. During the approach to runway 32, she felt that a crosswind blew the airplane to the left. Landing in this position would have resulted in excessive stress to the left main landing gear. The student pilot initiated a go-around, applying full power and turning off carburetor heat. She indicated that at this point, an updraft pushed the airplane nose up and the airplane stalled. The student pilot attempted to recover from the stall; however, the "controls were sloppy and the airplane was not responding." The airplane came to rest inverted.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot was on a local training flight. After flying about 1 hour in the practice area, she returned to the airport to perform touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. The reported winds at the time of the accident were 200 at 4 knots. During the approach to runway 32, she felt that a crosswind blew the airplane to the left. Landing in this position would have resulted in excessive stress to the left main landing gear. The student pilot initiated a go-around, applying full power and turning off carburetor heat. She indicated that at this point, an updraft pushed the airplane nose up and the airplane stalled. The student pilot attempted to recover from the stall; however, the "controls were sloppy and the airplane was not responding." The airplane came to rest inverted.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:20 MST
Nearest AirportLake Havasu City (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-235
Tail NumberN918JR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRicki-Lee Halling
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 B4B5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC