Tecnam P2002 Sierra
La Porte, TX, April 19, 2008
Event Information
| Date | April 19, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | La Porte, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.67000, -95.06500 |
| Airport | LA PORTE MUNI |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA107 |
| Event ID | 20080626X00922 |
Aircraft
| Make | Tecnam |
| Model | P2002 Sierra |
| Registration # | N532MA |
| Owner | Cliff Hyde Flying Service Inc |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the instructor's delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that while landing, the airplane bounced twice and he elected to abort the landing and applied full engine power. The flight instructor reported that as full engine power was restored insufficient rudder was applied and the airplane drifted left of the runway. Taking over the airplane's controls, the flight instructor initiated a left bank in an attempt to avoid hitting the airport windsock. While banking, the left wing tip impacted the ground followed by the airplane's fuselage. The airplane's fuselage and both wings sustained structural damage during the accident. There was no reported mechanical failure or malfunction with the airplane's flight controls or engine.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.