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August 31, 1994 · Piper PA-22-150 · N1329C

Everett, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Everett, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N1329C
Operator
Hill Douglas L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA227

THE STUDENT PILOT STATED THAT, AFTER TOUCH DOWN FOR THE TOUCH-AND-GO LANDING IT SEEMED THAT THE RIGHT WHEEL LOCKED. THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND BEFORE THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND STOP, THE AIRPLANE WENT THROUGH A CHAIN LINK FENCE AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. NO EVIDENCE WAS FOUND TO INDICATE A MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

Full Narrative

On August 31, 1994, at 1410 hours Pacific daylight time (PDT), a Piper PA-22-150, N1329C, registered to William G. Harrop, and being flown by Douglas L. Hill, a student pilot, sustained substantial damage when the airplane collided with a fence following a loss of control while landing on runway 34R at the Snohomish County Airport, Everett, Washington. The pilot was uninjured. A VFR flight plan was in effect for the round robin flight, and visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident. The flight, which was an instructional solo, was to have been operated in accordance with the requirements set forth in 14CFR91, and originated from Arlington, Washington, at 1235 hours, with stops at Bremerton, Tacoma, and Everett, Washington. In a written statement, the 49-hour student pilot reported that after touchdown for the touch-and-go landing, "the right wheel seemed to lock." The airplane veered to the right and, before the pilot was able to regain directional control and stop, the airplane went through a chain link fence at the north end of the runway. No evidence was found to indicate a mechanical failure or malfunction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 PDT
Nearest AirportSnohomish Co (0nm)
Runway34R
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN1329C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHill Douglas L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 8 kt
Visibility35 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data