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May 19, 2023 · Piper PA32RT 300T · N442TM

Dekalb, IL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Dekalb, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA32RT 300T (1978)
Tail Number
N442TM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA193

The flight instructor reported that the pilot was receiving landing training in his airplane. As the airplane touched down on the runway, a gust of wind caused it to balloon. The flight instructor ordered the pilot to go around, and the airplane accelerated to 85 kts in a slight climb. About 25 feet above the ground the airplane abruptly and rapidly pitched over to about 20° nose low. The flight instructor immediately came on the control yoke and pulled but received no response to his pull. The airplane impacted the runway about 10° nose low and slid off the left side into the grass where it came to a stop. The pilot, flight instructor, and a passenger egressed the airplane without incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The flight instructor reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident the airplane was landing on runway 27 with wind 290° at 14 kts gusting to 19 kts. The pilot reported that the nose dropped dramatically and that neither he nor the flight instructor had time to react with additional back pressure on the control yoke. The pilot said during the pitch over that his hands never left the control yoke. The flight instructor further reported that light clear air turbulence was present at the time and “windshear caused our demise.”

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around in gusting winds. Contributing was the presence of windshear.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that the pilot was receiving landing training in his airplane. As the airplane touched down on the runway, a gust of wind caused it to balloon. The flight instructor ordered the pilot to go around, and the airplane accelerated to 85 kts in a slight climb. About 25 feet above the ground the airplane abruptly and rapidly pitched over to about 20° nose low. The flight instructor immediately came on the control yoke and pulled but received no response to his pull. The airplane impacted the runway about 10o nose low and slid off the left side into the grass where it came to a stop. The pilot, flight instructor, and a passenger egressed the airplane without incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The flight instructor reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident the airplane was landing on runway 27 with wind 290o at 14 kts gusting to 19 kts. The pilot reported that the nose dropped dramatically and that neither he nor the flight instructor had time to react with additional back pressure on the control yoke. The pilot said during the pitch over that his hands never left the control yoke. The flight instructor further reported that light clear air turbulence was present at the time and “windshear caused our demise.”

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CDT
Nearest AirportDe Kalb Taylor Muni (0nm SSE)
Runway27
Runway Length4201 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA32RT 300T
Tail NumberN442TM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming Engines · TIO-540-S1AD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 60 · Basc · None
Crew 2Age 76 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 16 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 48 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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