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November 23, 2019 · Piper PA28 150 · N5776W
Simsbury, CT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 23, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Simsbury, CT
Aircraft
Piper PA28 150 (1964)
Tail Number
N5776W
Operator
Future Flyers of Connecticut
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA094
The flight instructor reported that, while the student pilot was landing, a car drove onto the runway and struck the left wing. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over. The vehicle's driver reported that he stopped at the entrance of the runway and looked left and right to make sure it was clear. While crossing the runway, he heard glass shatter and felt a heavy impact. He did not see the airplane until after the collision. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and the empennage. The instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Ground vehicle-Ability to respond/compensate - C
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, while the student pilot was landing, a car did not stop at the hold short line and drove onto the runway. The car struck the left wing, the airplane nosed over and came to rest on the runway. The driver of the vehicle reported that, he stopped at the entrance of the runway and checked left and right to make sure it was clear. While crossing the runway he heard glass shatter and a heavy impact. At no time did he see the airplane, until after the collision. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage and empennage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 EST
Nearest AirportSIMSBURY (14nm SSW)
Runway03
Runway Length2205 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 150
Tail NumberN5776W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFuture Flyers of Connecticut
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 23 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 9 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time13:51
Weather SourceWFAC