What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was conducting a visual approach for landing at an airport. Conditions included gusting crosswinds which presented significant handling challenges. The pilot, identified as a dual student undergoing training, was unable to maintain control of the aircraft during the final phase of the approach.
Recognizing the loss of control, the flight instructor, who possessed 25 hours of experience as an instructor, attempted to execute a go-around maneuver. Despite these efforts, the aircraft failed to regain sufficient altitude or stability and impacted the ground beside the runway of intended landing.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the immediate circumstances surrounding the loss of control during the approach. Key factors identified included the weather conditions at the time of the event. Specifically, the presence of gusting crosswinds contributed to the difficulty in maintaining aircraft control. The experience level of the flight instructor was also noted as a factual detail regarding the crew composition.
Findings
The primary finding relates to the pilot's inability to manage the aircraft during the challenging weather conditions. The combination of the student pilot's skill level and the gusting crosswinds led to the loss of control. The subsequent impact with the ground resulted from the failed go-around attempt.