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March 28, 2019 · Piper PA28 140 · N6412W

Winder, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 28, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Winder, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA28 140 (1964)
Tail Number
N6412W
Operator
Flying Otter Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA19CA289

During an instructional flight, the student pilot and flight instructor planned to stay in the traffic pattern to practice touch-and-go landings. During the third approach and just before the landing flare, the airplane began to drift to the right side of the runway. The instructor noticed that the student was cross controlling with the airplane's nose pointed right. He took over the controls and initiated a go-around, but the student did not immediately remove his feet from the rudder pedals, which made the instructor's control inputs "less effective." While still airborne, the airplane struck a runway sign. The instructor continued the go-around and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The instructor reported that the flight controls were "free and correct" and that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s loss of airplane control, the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and the student's delay in relinquishing the flight controls, which resulted in the airplane striking a runway sign during a go-around.

Full Narrative

During an instructional flight, the student pilot and flight instructor planned to stay in the traffic pattern for touch and go landing practice. During the third approach, just prior to the landing flare, the airplane began to drift to the right side of the runway. The flight instructor noticed that the student was cross controlling with the nose of the airplane point towards the right. He took over the controls and initiated a go-around. The flight instructor stated that the student pilot did not immediately remove his feet from the rudder pedals, which made his control inputs "less effective." While still airborne, the airplane struck a runway sign. The flight instructor continued the go-around and landed without further incident. He reported that the flight controls were "free and correct" and did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBarrow County (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length5202 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA28 140
Tail NumberN6412W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying Otter Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 21 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 32 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data