What happened
On September 11, 2024, a student pilot was conducting a local flight training session at Roskilde Airport (EKRK) in a Tecnam P2002 P-Mentor, registration OY-FFH. The flight consisted of slow flight practice followed by various landing maneuvers. After completing several touch-and-go landings on runway 21, the pilot attempted a touch-and-go on runway 29.
During the landing phase on runway 29, the pilot failed to apply sufficient crosswind correction. As the flaps were retracted from the landing position to the takeoff position, a gust lifted the aircraft's left wing, causing the plane to run on its nosewheel and right main gear. The pilot applied full power to correct the tilt, but the aircraft drifted approximately 180 meters left of the runway centerline and exited the paved surface onto the grass. The aircraft briefly became airborne at a speed of approximately 46 knots, which was below the specified rotation speed (Vr) of 53 knots.
The investigation
The investigation by AIB Denmark examined the aircraft's technical condition, the pilot's training records, and the meteorological data. The aircraft was found to be in airworthy condition, and the weight and balance were within manufacturer limits. The pilot was a 21-year-old student with approximately 55 total flight hours, recently authorized for solo flight in crosswinds up to 10 knots.
Investigators analyzed flight recorder data and meteorological reports. While the pilot had an agreement with their instructor to check wind conditions before each landing, radio logs showed the pilot did not request updated wind information prior to the final two touch-and-go attempts on runway 29. Data from the aircraft's Primary Flight Display (PFD) indicated a crosswind component of approximately 15 knots at the time of the excursion, which exceeded the student's solo flight limitation of 10 knots.