Primary finding
Probable cause
Failure of the instructor pilot (cfi) to assure adequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind and turbulent weather conditions.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The flight instructor (CFI) stated that the student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings (on runway 31). The wind was reported to be from 220 degrees at 15 knots with gusts. During an approach to land, they encountered turbulence. At about 10 feet or less, the airplane rolled uncontrollably to the right. The CFI took control of the airplane and landed on grass beside the runway. During the rollout, the right wing collided with a distance remaining marker. This accident was reported to the NTSB by the FAA on October 4, 1995, after they were informed by an anonymous caller.
Source record
Factual narrative
On October 4, 1992, about 1045 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-161, N8258A, registered to Aero Sport, Inc., was substantially damaged during landing at the St. Augustine airport, St. Augustine, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR part 91 instructional flight. The certified flight instructor and student were not injured. The flight originated at the St. Augustine Airport about 15 minutes earlier, the same day. The pilot stated that the student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings. During the final approach to landing at about 10 feet or less, the airplane rolled uncontrollably 80 degrees to the right. He took control of the airplane and landed on the grass parallel to runway 31. During the rollout the right wing collided with a distance remaining marker. The accident was reported to the NTSB by the FAA on October 4, 1995, after they were informed by an anonymous caller. -