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March 28, 2014 · Just Aircraft Highlander · N553GW

Yakima, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 28, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Yakima, WA
Aircraft
Just Aircraft Highlander (2008)
Tail Number
N553GW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA150

The student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings with the flight instructor during gusting crosswind conditions. On the fifth touchdown, the tailwheel equipped airplane bounced and the student increased engine power. The airplane settled back down to a three-point landing. During the ground roll, the right wing lifted up and the instructor applied full right aileron, down elevator, and full right rudder control. The wing continued to lift, and the airplane began to turn left. The instructor applied full engine power as the airplane departed the runway. The left wing touched the ground and the airplane continued another 50 feet, rotating onto the right wing, and then nosing over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and both wings during the accident sequence. The pilot's reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, resulting in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

The student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings with the flight instructor during gusting crosswind conditions. On the fifth touchdown, the tailwheel equipped airplane bounced and the student increased engine power. The airplane settled back down to a three-point landing. During the ground roll, the right wing lifted up and the instructor applied full right aileron, down elevator, and full right rudder control. The wing continued to lift, and the airplane began to turn left. The instructor applied full engine power as the airplane departed the runway. The left wing touched the ground and the airplane continued another 50 feet, rotating onto the right wing, and then nosing over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and both wings during the accident sequence. The pilot's reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 PDT
Nearest AirportYakima Air Terminal/Mcallister (0nm E)
Runway27
Runway Length7604 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJust Aircraft Highlander
Tail NumberN553GW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 3300 · Reciprocating · 120
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 60 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 14 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 30 C
Altimeter29.71 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data