20 Dec 2012: AMERICAN AA-5 — ALL AVIATION WEST COAST INC

20 Dec 2012: AMERICAN AA-5 — ALL AVIATION WEST COAST INC

No fatalities • Hot Springs, VA, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while attempting to land in crosswind conditions.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the pilot, the airplane experienced light turbulence during the final approach to runway 7 and the wind sock indicated a direct crosswind from the right. The airplane touched down on the runway, bounced, and the pilot added engine power. As the power increased, the attitude of the airplane increased, and the pilot attempted to level the airplane. Then, the stall warning horn sounded, the right wing of the airplane lifted, and the airplane turned about 45 degrees off the runway centerline. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground near a taxiway off the left side of the runway, and struck several trees prior to coming to rest, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The wind reported at the airport about the time of the accident was from 140 degrees at 8 knots gusting to 17 knots.

Contributing factors

  • cause Landing flare — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Pilot
  • Contributed to outcome

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 140/08kt, vis 5sm

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