PIPER PA-28R-200
Weslaco, TX, July 11, 2013
Event Information
| Date | July 11, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Weslaco, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.17750, -97.97305 |
| Airport | Mid-Valley Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA407 |
| Event ID | 20130711X70752 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28R-200 |
| Registration # | N5003S |
| Operator | PRAAT AIR SERVICES INC |
| Owner | PRAAT AIR SERVICES INC |
| 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 receiving instruction failed to compensate for the crosswind condition during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed corrective action.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that the pilot receiving instruction was attempting to perform a soft field landing on runway 31 during the second landing of the flight. The flight instructor reported that the wind was from 160 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots. During the landing flare, the airplane was “getting pushed” off centerline. The flight instructor informed the pilot receiving instruction to put in full power and do a go-around. The airplane’s nose wheel struck a light generator on the side of the runway causing the airplane to skid across the taxiway and into the grass, which resulted in substantial damage to the wing. The flight instructor reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.
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.