Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions during the landing flare, resulting in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the wind gusts.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
An FAA inspector stated that during his interview with the student pilot, the pilot said that "the winds were very gusty" during the approach. On the final approach to land, according to the pilot, the airplane rolled left. The left wing tip struck the ground, and the airplane began to cartwheel. When questioned further, the student pilot said that he did not experience any mechanical or flight control anomalies prior to the accident. The FAA inspector examined the airplane and found no flight control or mechanical anomalies. The airplane was destroyed in the accident. The student pilot did not submit the NTSB 6120.1 accident/incident form. Winds at a nearby reporting station were from 310 degrees at 11 knots with gusts to 19 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL07CA082