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April 17, 2018 · Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet NO Series · N404TA

Ashland, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ashland, VA
Aircraft
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet NO Series (2010)
Tail Number
N404TA
Operator
Heart of Virginia Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA228

The flight instructor reported that, while the airplane was in the landing flare for a touch-and-go landing, the student pilot allowed the airspeed to become too low, and he instructed the student to perform a go around. The student applied full power and retracted the flaps, but the airplane continued to descend, so the instructor "got on the controls with him." During the go-around, the airplane touched down on the runway hard, bounced, and the instructor reported hearing a "ping" and observed that the right main landing gear was no longer attached. The instructor continued the go-around and entered the traffic pattern; during the approach, he observed the right main landing gear laying on the right side of the runway. He landed the airplane and it veered to the right off of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 36 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 250° at 9 knots. The airplane landed on runway 34.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that, while the airplane was in the landing flare for a touch and go landing, the student pilot allowed the airspeed to become too low and he instructed the student to perform a go around. The student applied full power and retracted the flaps, but the airplane continued to descend, so the instructor "got on the controls with him". During the go-around the airplane touched down on the runway hard, bounced, and the instructor reported hearing a "ping" and observed that the right main landing gear was no longer attached. The instructor continued the go-around and entered the traffic pattern and during the approach observed the right main landing gear laying on the right side of the runway. He landed and the airplane veered to the right off of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 36 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 250° at 9 knots. The airplane landed on runway 34.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest AirportHanover County Muni (0nm SSE)
Runway34
Runway Length5402 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet NO Series
Tail NumberN404TA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHeart of Virginia Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 37 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time12:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data