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June 19, 2010 · Piper/Wally S Flyers J3C-65 · N25WF

Crystal, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Crystal, MN
Aircraft
Piper/Wally S Flyers J3C-65
Tail Number
N25WF
Operator
Wallys Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA329

The pilot flying the airplane was in training to get a tailwheel endorsement and a flight review since he was not current. The pilot and flight instructor did some air work in the practice area before returning to the airport to practice takeoffs and full stop landings. The pilot completed ten takeoffs and full stop landings with a right crosswind. They changed runways in order to practice a left crosswind landing. The flare and landing were normal. During the landing roll out, a gust of wind lifted the left wing and caused the airplane to weather vane and veer off the left side of the runway. The airplane struck an airport sign damaging the right horizontal stabilizer and right elevator. The flight instructor stated, “I should have corrected the aircraft sooner and before my student got out of control.”

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing and the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action.

Full Narrative

The pilot flying the airplane was in training so that he could get a tail wheel endorsement and a flight review since he was not current. The pilot and flight instructor did some air work in the practice area before returning to the airport to practice takeoffs and full stop landings. The pilot completed ten takeoffs and full stop landings with a right crosswind. They changed runways in order to practice a left crosswind landing. The flare and landing were normal. During the landing roll out, a gust of wind lifted the left wing and caused the airplane to weathervane and veer off the left side of the runway. The airplane struck an airport sign damaging the right horizontal stabilizer and right elevator. The flight instructor stated, “I should have corrected the aircraft sooner and before my student got out of control.”

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:53 CDT
Nearest AirportCrystal Airport (0nm)
Runway32R
Runway Length3263 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper/Wally S Flyers J3C-65
Tail NumberN25WF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWallys Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · A&C65 SERIES · Reciprocating · 85
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 51 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data