2006-05-23: Piper J-3 — Hollywood, FL

Casualties unknown • Hollywood, FL, US

Probable cause

The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the instructional flight during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind, and the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The commercial certificated pilot/flight instructor was providing instruction to a student pilot on a CFR Part 91 local flight. The instructor reported that during the landing roll, a 7 knot right crosswind pushed the tail of the airplane left, and the nose veered to the right. The student attempted to correct the turn with left brake application, but was unable to prevent the airplane from departing the right side of the runway. The left horizontal stabilizer struck a runway sign, damaging the stabilizer and the left elevator.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-05-23 Piper J-3 accident near Hollywood, FL?

The commercial certificated pilot/flight instructor was providing instruction to a student pilot on a CFR Part 91 local flight. The instructor reported that during the landing roll, a 7 knot right crosswind pushed the tail of the airplane left, and the nose veered to the right. The student attempted to correct the…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-05-23 involved a Piper J-3, registration N44778, at Hollywood, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the instructional flight during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind, and the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060619X00769. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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