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February 13, 2013 · Beech B19 · N2059L
Ephrata, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 13, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ephrata, WA
Aircraft
Beech B19
Tail Number
N2059L
Operator
Big Bend Community College
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA124
The flight instructor reported that the student was practicing touch-and-go landings with a “light” crosswind from the right. During the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a low-level wind shear just as the airplane was beginning to rotate. The nose and right wing lifted up until the left wing struck the runway. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and applied aileron control to arrest the rising wing and right rudder to stop the yaw. The airplane subsequently departed the runway, striking a runway light and a distance marking sign. The left aileron and the nacelle firewall were bent and wrinkled. The flight instructor reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll in crosswind conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that the student was practicing touch-and-go landings with a “light” crosswind from the right. During the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a low-level wind shear just as the airplane was beginning to rotate. The nose and right wing lifted up until the left wing struck the runway. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and applied aileron control to arrest the rising wing, and right rudder to stop the yaw. The airplane subsequently departed the runway striking a runway light and a distance marking sign. The left aileron and the nacelle firewall were bent and wrinkled. The flight instructor reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PST
Nearest AirportEphrata Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B19
Tail NumberN2059L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBig Bend Community College
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 28 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourcePILO