PIPER PA-30
Fullerton, CA — March 23, 2013
Event Information
| Date | March 23, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA164 |
| Event ID | 20130326X31604 |
| Location | Fullerton, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.86972, -117.97444 |
| Airport | Fullerton Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-30 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
According to the flight instructor, the pilot receiving instruction was seated in the left seat and manipulating the flight controls during takeoff. As the airplane rotated and became airborne, it yawed left. The instructor intervened and aborted the takeoff. Before the airplane landed, the left wing impacted the airport windsock located on the north side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the left wing. The instructor reported no mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
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.