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February 17, 2013 · Piper PA-28-140 · N43077
Livingston, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Livingston, TN
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140
Tail Number
N43077
Operator
Genesis Aviation Aircraft Rental
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA140
According to the student pilot, he was practicing touch-and-go landings. After successfully completing five landings, he noticed that the wind speed was increasing and decided to make one last landing. As the airplane landed, it was struck by a gust of wind and then veered right. The student pilot attempted to regain control by applying the brakes. However, he was unable to control the airplane; it struck a tree, turned 90 degrees to the right, and came to rest in a grassy area. The airplane incurred substantial damage to the firewall during the accident sequence. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In addition, he reported the wind about the time of the accident was about 40 degrees from the left at 4 to 6 knots, gusting to 9 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, he was practicing touch and go landings. After successfully completing five landings, he noticed the wind increasing and decided to make one last landing. As the airplane landed on the runway, it was struck by a gust of wind, the airplane veered right, and the student pilot attempted to regain control by applying the brakes. He was unable to control the airplane, it struck a tree, turned 90 degrees to the right, and came to rest in a grassy area. The airplane incurred substantial damage to the firewall during the accident sequence. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In addition, he reported the wind around the time of the accident was about 40 degrees from the left at 4 to 6 knots, gusting to 9 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 EST
Nearest AirportLivingston Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length5152 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN43077
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGenesis Aviation Aircraft Rental
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 6 kt, gusting 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time15:30
Weather SourcePILO