Casualties unknown

1992-03-19: Piper PA-44-180 (N21040) — Airline Trans. Prof. Corp. Usa — Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw, GA, US

On March 19, 1992, a Piper PA-44-180 (registration N21040) operated by Airline Trans. Prof. Corp. Usa was involved in an aviation accident near Kennesaw, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE DUAL STUDENT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. FACTORS WERE: WIND GUSTS, WIND SHEAR AND TURBULENCE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a visual approach in moderate turbulence, a student pilot and CFI experienced a sharp nose drop at 30 feet AGL. Both initiated a go-around, but the aircraft struck the runway in a nose-high attitude. No mechanical issues were reported.

Incident Details

A commercial dual student and a certified flight instructor (CFI) were conducting a visual approach to a runway. The student was at the controls and seated in the left seat. Prior to the accident, the pilots were aware of wind shear alerts issued for a nearby airport. During the final approach, moderate turbulence was encountered.

Sequence of Events

As the aircraft descended to approximately 30 feet above ground level (AGL), the nose dropped sharply. Both pilots immediately initiated a go-around procedure. However, despite the attempted go-around, the aircraft subsequently collided with the runway while in a nose-high attitude.

Pilot Reports

Following the accident, the pilots reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or location were provided in the initial report.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X14221. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.