22 Jun 2009: PIPER PA-22-150 — Bradley M. Gunter

22 Jun 2009: PIPER PA-22-150 — Bradley M. Gunter

No fatalities • Fort Collins, CO, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delayed action in regaining control of the airplane.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the instructor, the pilot's previous landings had been “nice.” Upon touch down on the last landing, the pilot added aft elevator and left aileron control to correct for the crosswind, but failed to use sufficient right rudder. The instructor told the pilot to use more rudder. The pilot added too much rudder, and the airplane yawed to the right. The instructor was unable to correct with opposite rudder. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and the left gear separated, causing the left wing and propeller to strike the ground. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies.

Contributing factors

  • factor Instructor/check pilot
  • cause Performance/control parameters — Not attained/maintained
  • Effect on operation
  • cause Pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 120/13kt, vis 10sm

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