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March 5, 2024 · Piper PA-28-140 · N603LH
Lubbock, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lubbock, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140 (1964)
Tail Number
N603LH
Operator
Hub City Aviation Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA131
After the student pilot completed three successful takeoff and landings with his instructor, he began his initial solo flight. The first takeoff and landing were uneventful. Following the second approach, the student pilot made a successful landing and initiated a touch-and-go by advancing the throttle to maximum power. The student pilot noted that once the airplane reached rotation speed and he added aft control pressure, the nose wheel began to lift and bounce during rotation. The airplane veered left and exited the left side of the runway. The right wing impacted the runway which resulted in substantial damage. The airplane came to rest upright in the grass adjacent to the runway. The student pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
After the student pilot completed three successful takeoff and landings with his instructor, he began his initial solo flight. The first takeoff and landing were uneventful. Following the second approach, the student pilot made a successful landing and initiated a touch-and-go by advancing the throttle to maximum power. The student pilot noted that once the airplane reached rotation speed and he added aft control pressure, the nose wheel began to lift and bounce during rotation. The airplane veered left and exited the left side of the runway. The right wing impacted the runway which resulted in substantial damage. The airplane came to rest upright in the grass adjacent to the runway. The student pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CST
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith Internat (1nm S)
Runway17R
Runway Length11500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN603LH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHub City Aviation Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 140
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 34 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time17:30
Weather SourceWFAC