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April 1, 2020 · Diamond DA42 NG · N311ER

Palm Coast, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Palm Coast, FL
Aircraft
Diamond DA42 NG (2016)
Tail Number
N311ER
Operator
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA143

The flight instructor reported that the pilot receiving instruction was practicing a simulated single-engine failure to a landing in the multiengine airplane. The left engine was set to about 12% power, simulating a feathered propeller engine failure. While on final approach to land, the airplane started to drift right of the runway, and the pilot receiving instruction reported that he was having difficulty controlling the airplane due to strong prevailing winds. The instructor reported that he told the pilot receiving instruction to use more left rudder, but the airplane continued to drift right. The pilot receiving instruction decided to abort the landing and initiated a go-around by advancing both engines to full power. During the go-around, the airplane drifted left and then the instructor took the flight controls and applied full right rudder. The airplane continued drifting left, descended, and impacted vegetation, and the landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and empennage. The instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A crosswind component of between 6 and 10 knots existed.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated engine failure landing and subsequent attempted go-around in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor of the multi-engine airplane reported that, the student pilot was practicing a simulated in-flight engine failure to a landing. The left engine's was set to about 12% power, simulating a feathered propeller engine failure. While on finial approach to land, the airplane started to drift to the right of the runway, and the student pilot reported that he was having difficulty controlling the airplane during the single engine approach due to the strong wind that prevailed. The instructor reported that he told the student to use more left rudder, but the airplane continued to drift right. The student decided to abort the landing and initiated a go-around by advancing both engines to full power. During the go-around, the airplane drifted to left, the instructor took the flight controls and applied full right rudder. The airplane continued drifting to the left, descended, impacted vegetation, and the landing gear collapsed. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and empennage. At the time of the accident a wind from 40 degrees right of the runway centerline at 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots prevailed. The calculated crosswind component was from the right at between 6 and 10 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EDT
Nearest AirportFlagler Executive (0nm NW)
Runway29
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiamond DA42 NG
Tail NumberN311ER
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAustro Engine · e4-c-00-000-0 · Reciprocating · 165 | Austro Engine · e4-c-00-000-0 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 20 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 48
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time12:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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