Piper PA-38-112 accident near Amarillo, Texas, June 2, 2001
On June 2, 2001 at about 6:50 pm local time, a Piper PA-38-112, registered N2495C, was substantially damaged in an accident near Amarillo, Texas (Amarillo Intl airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 2, 2001 · about 6:50 pm local time
- Place
- Amarillo, Texas · Amarillo Intl · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-38-112 · all PA-38-112s on the register
- Registration
- N2495C · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
Prior to turning final, the pilot completed the before landing checks. While on final approach to runway 04, the engine "sputtered a little." There was a strong right crosswind so the pilot crabbed the airplane into the wind. Prior to landing, the pilot aligned the airplane with the runway, and the wind began pushing the airplane to the left. The pilot initiated a go-around by applying full throttle and turning off the carburetor heat; however, the engine began to "sputter." Subsequently, the airplane landed "hard" on its left main landing gear, bounced several times, veered left, and exited the runway onto the grass. While on the grass, the airplane porpoised several times collapsing the nose landing gear. The airplane came to rest on its nose. At the time of the accident, the wind was from 140 degrees at 14 knots gusting to 19 knots.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 204 hours in all; 27 in this make and model; 54 in the last 90 days; 26 in the last 30 days; 170 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: December 4, 2000
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 3,826.6 hours
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection, October 17, 2000; 97 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,670 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-235-L2C (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Ceburne Aviation Services
The flight
- Departed from: F18 Cleburne TX at 3:40 pm
- Destination: AMA Amarillo TX
- Flight plan: VFR
- Runway 04, 13,502 ft by 300 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 140° at 14 knots, gusting 19
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 2,800 ft
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 66°F (19°C)
- Altimeter: 29.87 inHg
- Observation at 7:10 pm from ama
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
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