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May 15, 2021 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N1996T
Las Vegas, NV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 15, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200 (1971)
Tail Number
N1996T
Operator
Us Aviators
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA222
The flight instructor reported that, they configured the airplane for takeoff and noted there was a substantial crosswind. During takeoff, as the airplane reached about 50 ft above ground level (agl), the airplane encountered a downdraft, and the flight instructor was unable to maintain altitude. The airplane descended and collided in the ditch located between the parallel runways. The airplane wing tips contacted the ground and the airplane spun around coming to rest in the opposite direction of travel. The right wing was substantially damaged. The flight instructor reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s failure to compensate for a downdraft during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, they configured the airplane for takeoff and noted there was a substantial crosswind. During takeoff, as the airplane reached about 50 ft above ground level (agl), the airplane encountered a downdraft, and the flight instructor was unable to maintain altitude. The airplane descended and collided in the ditch located between the parallel runways. The airplane wing tips contacted the ground and the airplane spun around coming to rest in the opposite direction of travel. The right wing was substantially damaged. The flight instructor reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 PDT
Nearest AirportHenderson Exec (0nm E)
Runway17R/
Runway Length6501 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN1996T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUs Aviators
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO360-C1C · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 23 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 17 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 F
Altimeter29.67 inHg
Observation Time14:14
Weather SourceWFAC