Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA399
Location
Thermal, CA
Event ID
20141002X83037
Coordinates
33.630001, -116.160003
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 failure to maintain directional control during landing after an encounter with a dust devil.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Address
1500 N VERDUGO RD
City
GLENDALE
State / Zip Code
CA 91208-2809
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot reported that after touchdown, during the roll out, the airplane encountered a dust devil. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane subsequently departed the runway surface. The airplane pitched down in the soft sand and the right wing was substantially damaged when it struck the ground. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14CA399