On June 30, 2008, a Piper PA-28-180 operated by La Porte Aviation Services, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Greenwood, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The local topography produced a strong wind current, which contributed to the accident. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A flight instructor reported that during final approach, a wind gust caused the airplane to drift left. The student initiated a go-around, but the airplane pitched up and rolled left, leading to a crash with wing separation.
Accident Sequence
During final approach, the airplane drifted off the left side of the runway after encountering a wind gust. The flight instructor instructed the student pilot to initiate a go-around. As the student increased engine power, the airplane pitched up and then rolled to the left.
Loss of Control
The flight instructor assumed control of the airplane, but it impacted left-wing low off the left side of the runway. The airplane cartwheeled, and both wings separated from the fuselage.
Wind Conditions and Contributing Factors
The local area winds were from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The flight instructor reported that the local topography produced a "strong wind current" that contributed to the accident.
Probable cause
The local topography produced a strong wind current, which contributed to the accident.
Contributing factors
Causes
Crosswind correction — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot
What happened in the 30 Jun 2008 Piper PA-28-180 accident near Greenwood, IL?
A flight instructor reported that during final approach, a wind gust caused the airplane to drift left. The student initiated a go-around, but the airplane pitched up and rolled left, leading to a crash with wing separation.
Were there any fatalities in the 30 Jun 2008 Piper PA-28-180 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Jun 2008 involved a Piper PA-28-180, operated by La Porte Aviation Services, Inc., at Greenwood, IL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The local topography produced a strong wind current, which contributed to the accident.
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