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June 2, 2010 · Airborne Windsports Pty Edge X · N354MB

Alturas, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Alturas, CA
Aircraft
Airborne Windsports Pty Edge X
Tail Number
N354MB
Operator
Thomas Parnow
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10LA275

The certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot were performing touch-and-go and full stop landings. The CFI reported that during the final landing roll at 30 miles per hour, the wing rolled severely to the left, and struck the ground. The wing crumpled, and dug into the surface rolling the airplane onto its left side. Postaccident examination revealed that the right rear mast support cable fractured about 3 inches above its lower attachment point where the cable enters a swedge. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the wreckage and confirmed the break to the cable and also noted that there appeared to be some bluish green corrosion on the copper compression swedge.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Attain/maintain not possible

Full Narrative

On June 1, 2010, about 1900 Pacific daylight time, an experimental Airborne Windsports PTY LTD Edge X, N354MB, collided with terrain during landing at Alturas, California. The student pilot/owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91. The student pilot sustained minor injuries, and the certified flight instructor (CFI) was not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing and wire support bracing. The local instructional flight departed Alturas about 1800. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The CFI stated that the student had been practicing touch-and-go landings, and this was to be a final full stop landing. The airplane touched down safely, and was rolling straight at 30 miles per hour. Suddenly and without warning, the wing rolled severely to the left, and struck the ground. The wing crumpled, and dug into the surface. The airplane rolled onto its left side, and skidded to a stop on the runway. The CFI then shut off the ignition, magnetos, and fuel valve. The CFI indicated that post flight examination revealed that the right rear mast support cable snapped about 3 inches above its lower attachment point. This was at a point where the cable enters a swedge. The cable is covered by the manufacturer with an opaque plastic cover, similar to shrink tubing. He stated that they observed no discrepancies on the cables, welds, engine, wing, suspension, or other components during preflight. They had completed about 12 landings during the day with no indications of a potential problem. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector examined the wreckage, and observed that the right mast to landing gear support cable was broken at the copper compression swedge. There appeared to be some bluish green corrosion on the swedge.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 PDT
Nearest AirportALTURAS (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length4377 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAirborne Windsports Pty Edge X
Tail NumberN354MB
Aircraft CategoryWsft
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas Parnow
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 64
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 53 · Sprt · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 46
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time01:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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