CRJ 900 pilots reported loss of control while landing in a crosswind and a wing tip striking the pavement.
Synopsis
CRJ 900 pilots reported loss of control while landing in a crosswind and a wing tip striking the pavement.
Narrative
I was pilot flying on Aircraft X ZZZ1-ZZZ. Due to the short duration of the flight; I planned for and loaded the RNAV XX approach into the FMS while at the gate in ZZZ1. In cruise; the Captain was pilot monitoring and picked up the ATIS. The ATIS stated winds were out of the NE at roughly 060 @ 12 kts gusting 24 with Runway XX in use. The Captain then stated that he recommended Runway XY for a shorter taxi due to us running behind schedule from a late departure out of ZZZ1. The Captain stated that the runway decision was up to me and I agreed to then take Runway XY for landing. The Captain then contacted Approach to advise that we had the current ATIS and to request the RNAV XY approach. On the approach; I disconnected the autopilot around 600' AGL and proceeded to hand fly. At about 100' over the threshold; I was flying using the PAPI; became high (4 white); proceeded to input nose down pitch; and reduced power to correct. At about 50'; I began to slowly input right rudder and reduce the power to idle because my speed was about VREF +15. Very shortly thereafter; the Captain called for a go around. I selected max power and began to pitch up and during this moment the Captain stated that he believed the wing struck the ground. I then repeated his statement in a question and asked if the wing had hit because I didn't feel the impact. He then responded that he indeed believed the wing struck the pavement. I then continued the climb out while he contacted Tower to report the missed approach. Tower asked for the reason and the Captain stated; unstable approach." Tower then asked if we wanted to try again for the RNAV XY or Runway XX to which I told the Captain to ask for the ILS to Runway XX. Tower acknowledged the request and vectored us for the ILS XX. While turning base; the Captain told me that he wanted to take controls to which I obliged and transferred controls to him. We were then vectored to and cleared for the ILS XX. The Captain landed on Runway XX uneventfully; then taxied to the gate and deplaned. None of the cabin crew or passengers stated that they had any injuries. After passenger deplaning was complete; the Captain called Maintenance and noted the incident in the aircraft logbook.The root cause of the incident was possibly a wing stall and subsequent dip during low flight regime and go around pitch attitude. This was caused by premature power reduction on short final with gusty winds.I should have taken the approach to Runway XX as planned. Also; I should have initiated a go around earlier as soon as I became high on the approach; or waited until about 30-20' to reduce power and decrab."
Second reporter narrative
First officer was PF; I was PM on approach to Runway XY at ZZZ at night. FO became unstable below 50' AGL. I observed the unstable approach and called the go around; set max thrust; checked spoilers. During the go around; the airplane sank enough to strike the left wingtip. I took the controls after we reached altitude and began setting up for Runway XX; which was better suited for the wind conditions. We landed Runway XX uneventfully. Winds were 040/14G25.Cause: Gusty winds; Night time conditions; and a relatively inexperienced First Officer caused an unstable approach and lack of adequate aircraft control during a low altitude go around.Suggestion: Increase Low time First Officer hour restrictions. I trusted that my First Officer could handle the conditions when I should have recognized that they were not in a situation that was suitable to their skill level.
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Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.