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March 12, 2023 · Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · N562TU

Church Hill, MD

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Church Hill, MD
Aircraft
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet (2017)
Tail Number
N562TU
Operator
Chesapeake Sport Pilot
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA23LA149

The flight instructor reported that his student began the transition to flare on a normal, full stop landing. During the flare, the airplane’s nose yawed to the left. The instructor added right rudder to correct; however, the left wing pitched up. The instructor attempted to correct by applying left aileron to level the wings. He encountered resistance from the student’s flight control inputs, and the airplane touched down on the right main gear, putting a side load on it. The instructor announced that he had taken control of the airplane and initiated a go-around. The pitch trim was set to full nose up, and the instructor could not reduce the trim forces since the trim switch was set to the student’s side. The airplane pitched up and out of ground effect, and the right wing stalled and struck the ground, resulting in the nose and left wing also striking the ground. There were no injuries. An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration examined the wreckage and determined that the damage to the fuselage and both wings was substantial. The flight instructor reported 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 failure to maintain airplane control during the landing attempt and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that his student began the transition to flare on a normal, full stop landing. During the flare, the airplane’s nose yawed to the left. The instructor added right rudder to correct; however, the left wing pitched up. The instructor attempted to correct by applying left aileron to level the wings. He encountered resistance from the student’s flight control inputs, and the airplane touched down on the right main gear, putting a side load on it. The instructor announced that he had taken control of the airplane and initiated a go-around. The pitch trim was set to full nose up, and the instructor could not reduce the trim forces since the trim switch was set to the student’s side. The airplane pitched up and out of ground effect, and the right wing stalled and struck the ground, resulting in the nose and left wing also striking the ground. There were no injuries. An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration examined the wreckage and determined that the damage to the fuselage and both wings was substantial. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMyles Landing (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length3250 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet
Tail NumberN562TU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChesapeake Sport Pilot
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912UL52-01 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Unknown · None
Crew 2Age 42 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F / 28 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time14:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data