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March 24, 1999 · Piper PA-31-350 · N812TB

Waterloo, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Waterloo, IA
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-350
Tail Number
N812TB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA114

The pilot said he was conducting touch and go landings. He said that on the second landing directional control was lost and the airplane exited the runway. He said that he did not know of any mechanical problems with the airplane. A postaccident examination failed to reveal any preaccident anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On March 23, 1999, at 1913 central standard time, a Piper PA-31-350, N812TB, operated by an airline transport pilot sustained substantial damage when it exited runway 30 (8,400' X 150' dry/asphalt), at Waterloo Municipal Airport, near Waterloo, Iowa. The pilot reported no injuries. He told authorities that he was conducting touch and go landings and the accident occurred on the second landing. He said that when the nosewheel touched down the airplane veered to the left and exited the runway. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The local flight departed at 1845. When asked to make a written statement by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors, the pilot said he needed time to think the events over. In the written statement signed by the pilot, he indicated that directional control was lost when the nosewheel touched down. During a telephone interview with the pilot, he stated that he did not know why he lost control of the airplane on touchdown. He said that he did not know of any mechanical problem with the airplane. An inspection of the airplane after the accident failed to reveal any pre-existing anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:13 CST
Nearest AirportWaterloo Municipal (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length8400 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-31-350
Tail NumberN812TB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-J2BD · Reciprocating · 350
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:25
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data