Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 15, 2008
NTSB Number
DFW08CA165
Location
Taylor, TX
Event ID
20080905X01383
Coordinates
30.572500, -97.443054
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2345G
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-79A0501
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PILOTS CHOICE AVIATION INC
Address
209 CORSAIR DR
Status
Deregistered
City
GEORGETOWN
State / Zip Code
TX 78628-2308
Country
United States
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW08CA165