PIPER/WALLY'S FLYERS INC J3C-65
Crystal, MN — June 19, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 19, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA329 |
| Event ID | 20100621X03410 |
| Location | Crystal, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.06194, -93.35389 |
| Airport | Crystal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER/WALLY'S FLYERS INC |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing and the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The pilot flying the airplane was in training so that he could get a tail wheel endorsement and a flight review since he was not current. The pilot and flight instructor did some air work in the practice area before returning to the airport to practice takeoffs and full stop landings. The pilot completed ten takeoffs and full stop landings with a right crosswind. They changed runways in order to practice a left crosswind landing. The flare and landing were normal. During the landing roll out, a gust of wind lifted the left wing and caused the airplane to weathervane and veer off the left side of the runway. The airplane struck an airport sign damaging the right horizontal stabilizer and right elevator. The flight instructor stated, “I should have corrected the aircraft sooner and before my student got out of control.”
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.