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July 11, 2013 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N5003S
Weslaco, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Weslaco, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200
Tail Number
N5003S
Operator
Praat Air Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA407
The flight instructor reported that the pilot receiving instruction was attempting to perform a soft field landing on runway 31 during the second landing of the flight. The flight instructor reported that the wind was from 160 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots. During the landing flare, the airplane was “getting pushed” off centerline. The flight instructor informed the pilot receiving instruction to put in full power and do a go-around. The airplane’s nose wheel struck a light generator on the side of the runway causing the airplane to skid across the taxiway and into the grass, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing. The flight instructor reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot receiving instruction failed to compensate for the crosswind condition during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed corrective action.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that the pilot receiving instruction was attempting to perform a soft field landing on runway 31 during the second landing of the flight. The flight instructor reported that the wind was from 160 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots. During the landing flare, the airplane was “getting pushed” off centerline. The flight instructor informed the pilot receiving instruction to put in full power and do a go-around. The airplane’s nose wheel struck a light generator on the side of the runway causing the airplane to skid across the taxiway and into the grass, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing. The flight instructor reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportMid-Valley Airport (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length4998 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN5003S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPraat Air Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0360-CIC · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 22 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Weather SourcePILO