N8511Y

Substantial
None

Piper PA-30S/N: 30-1670

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 12, 2008
NTSB Number
DFW08CA141
Location
Houston, TX
Event ID
20080617X00873
Coordinates
29.604444, -95.155281
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N8511Y
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
30-1670
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
PA-30PA30
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RAY JIMMY
Address
500 BACK BAY LN
Status
Deregistered
City
DICKINSON
State / Zip Code
TX 77539-3926
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, as he was landing the multi-engine airplane, the airplane suddenly turned to the left, towards the edge of the runway. The pilot added that he and the flight instructor tried to correct the problem by adding rudder. Subsequently, the airplane's wing lifted and the airplane began to "wheelbarrow" on the nose landing gear. The pilot added that as he and the instructor tried to regain control, the airplane's left and right landing gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest on its belly, in the grass on the east side of the runway.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW08CA141