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May 27, 2010 · Piper J-3 · N8688

Parker, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Parker, CO
Aircraft
Piper J-3
Tail Number
N8688
Operator
Fabbri Nancy W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA263

The private pilot and her husband, who was also a private pilot, were attempting to land their single-engine airplane at a private grass strip in gusting wind conditions. The husband, who was flying the airplane, made an approach to runway 18, but elected to go around. While climbing out, a gust of wind caught the right wing and tipped the airplane up. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude and the right wing struck an embankment and the landing gear broke off. Both pilots reported that there were no premishap mechanical deficiencies. The wind at the time of the accident was reported to be out of the south at 17 knots, gusting to 25 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting winds.

Full Narrative

The private pilot and her husband, who was also a private pilot, were attempting to land their single-engine airplane at a private grass strip in gusting wind conditions. The husband, who was flying the airplane, made an approach to runway 18, but elected to go around. While climbing out, a gust of wind caught the right wing and tipped the airplane up. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude and the right wing struck an embankment and the landing gear broke off. Both pilots reported that there were no premishap mechanical deficiencies. The wind at the time of the accident was reported to be out of the south at 17 knots, gusting to 25 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 MDT
Nearest AirportEveritt Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper J-3
Tail NumberN8688
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFabbri Nancy W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85 SERIES · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class
Crew 2Age 70 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 17 kt, gusting 25 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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