Casualties unknown

2005-04-25: Aircraft Mfg & Dev. Co. (amd) CH-2000 (N215LF) — Coyote Aviation, Inc. — Panhandle, TX

Panhandle, TX, US

On April 25, 2005, an Aircraft Mfg & Dev. Co. (amd) CH-2000 (registration N215LF) operated by Coyote Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Panhandle, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper compensation for existing wind conditions. Contributing factors were the crosswind and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a crosswind landing practice, a student pilot started the roundout early, causing a bounce. The instructor reported the right rudder pedal left his foot, resulting in the right wing tip contacting the runway.

Incident Overview

A flight instructor with 639 hours of flight experience and a student pilot with 15 hours of flight experience flew to another airport to practice crosswind landings. The wind was reported from 320 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots, and runway 35 was in use.

Landing Sequence

During the landing flare, with the student pilot at the controls, the roundout was initiated approximately 25 feet above the ground, earlier than typical. As a result, the airplane dropped 2-3 feet onto the main landing gear. The aircraft then bounced back into the air.

Instructor's Observation

The flight instructor reported that the right rudder pedal left his foot rapidly during the bounce sequence. This action caused the right wing tip to contact the runway surface.

Outcome

No further details regarding damage or injuries were provided in the source. The aircraft was maneuvered to a stop, and the practice session concluded.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050510X00584. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.