Piper PA-38-112
Taylor, TX, June 15, 2008
Event Information
| Date | June 15, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Taylor, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.57250, -97.44305 |
| Airport | TAYLOR MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA165 |
| Event ID | 20080905X01383 |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-38-112 |
| Registration # | N2345G |
| Owner | Pilots Choice Aviation Inc |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was landing on runway 17. During touchdown, the airplane bounced twice before swerving and exiting the right side of the runway. During the accident the left main landing gear collapsed and the left wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage. Approximately 16 minutes after the accident, a weather reporting station located 13 miles northwest of the accident site, reported winds from 160 degrees at 11 knots gusting to 16 knots.
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.