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March 23, 2013 · Piper PA-30 · N7497Y
Fullerton, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Fullerton, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-30
Tail Number
N7497Y
Operator
Hess Drew C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA164
According to the flight instructor, the pilot receiving instruction was seated in the left seat and manipulating the flight controls during the takeoff. As the airplane became airborne, it yawed left. The instructor intervened and aborted the takeoff. However, before the airplane landed again, the left wing impacted the airport windsock on the north side of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing’s leading edge. The instructor reported no mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
According to the flight instructor, the pilot receiving instruction was seated in the left seat and manipulating the flight controls during takeoff. As the airplane rotated and became airborne, it yawed left. The instructor intervened and aborted the takeoff. Before the airplane landed, the left wing impacted the airport windsock located on the north side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the left wing. The instructor reported no mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 PDT
Nearest AirportFullerton Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway06
Runway Length3121 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-30
Tail NumberN7497Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHess Drew C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150 | Lycoming · IO-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 59 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 48
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC