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October 3, 2016 · Airplane Factory Pty Sling · N232SL
Torrance, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Torrance, CA
Aircraft
Airplane Factory Pty Sling (2014)
Tail Number
N232SL
Operator
Sling Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA029
The solo student pilot reported that during landing in crosswind conditions, the airplane "porpoised back into the air two or three times, finally striking the nose gear hard." He further reported that the nose gear had been damaged and the airplane veered off the runway to the right. The engine mounts sustained substantial damage. The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observing system at the accident airport, near the time of the accident, recorded the wind at 240 degrees true at 16 knots. The student pilot reported that the landing was on runway 29 right.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a porpoised hard landing and a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that during landing in crosswind conditions, the airplane "porpoised back into the air two or three times, finally striking the nose gear hard." He further reported that the nose gear had been damaged and the airplane veered off the runway to the right. The engine mounts sustained substantial damage. The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observing system at the accident airport, near the time of the accident, recorded the wind at 240 degrees true at 16 knots. The student pilot reported that the landing was on runway 29 right.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:47 PDT
Nearest AirportZamperini Field (0nm WSW)
Runway29R
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAirplane Factory Pty Sling
Tail NumberN232SL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSling Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 IS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time20:47
Weather SourceWFAC