Casualties unknown

1982-03-01: Piper PA-25-235C (N8832L) — Robert E. Mcclure — Big Spring, TX

Big Spring, TX, US

On March 1, 1982, a Piper PA-25-235C (registration N8832L) operated by Robert E. Mcclure was involved in an aviation accident near Big Spring, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During crosswind landing practice in gusty winds, a pilot landed and was taxiing when a gust raised the right wing, causing the left wing to strike the runway and sustain damage. The pilot was attempting to retract manual flaps at the time.

Incident Overview

A pilot was conducting crosswind landing practice in winds gusting to 25 knots. On the final landing, the pilot used flaps. After landing and while taxiing on the runway, a gust of wind raised the right wing. The left wing subsequently struck the runway, resulting in damage to the wing.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that he was attempting to retract the manual flaps and was experiencing difficulty releasing the lock when the gust occurred. The sequence of events led to the left wing contacting the runway surface.

Damage

As a result of the wing strike, the left wing sustained damage. No other damage was reported.

Conditions

Wind conditions during the practice were gusting to 25 knots. The pilot had been practicing crosswind landings, and the incident occurred on the last landing of the session. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, location, and date were not disclosed in the report.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X02058. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.