On June 9, 2000, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N115ND) operated by Und Aerospace Flight Tranning was involved in an aviation accident near Mesa, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control in that he failed to properly position the ailerons during his landing roll. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot practicing stop-and-go landings veered right on the first landing and struck a distance remaining sign. The airplane then taxied to the ramp without further incident.
Incident Details
A student pilot was practicing stop-and-go landings. During the first landing, the airplane veered to the right side of the runway and struck a distance remaining sign. Following the collision, the airplane taxied to the ramp without further incident.
Weather Conditions
The 1050 ATIS reported winds from 180 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 20 knots. Witnesses at the accident site reported that the winds were variable in direction with gusty conditions. The demonstrated crosswind component for the airplane is 17 knots. According to the chart, the effective crosswind at the time of the accident was 17 knots.
Pilot Training
The student had received dual instruction in the performance of crosswind landings.
What happened in the 9 Jun 2000 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Mesa, AZ?
A student pilot practicing stop-and-go landings veered right on the first landing and struck a distance remaining sign. The airplane then taxied to the ramp without further incident.
Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jun 2000 Piper PA-28-161 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Jun 2000 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N115ND, operated by Und Aerospace Flight Tranning, at Mesa, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control in that he failed to properly position the ailerons during his landing roll. Gusty, crosswind conditions, from a direction and velocity that equaled the aircraft's maximum demonstrated crosswind capability, were a factor in this accident.
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