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May 19, 1995 · Piper PA-18 · N1097A

Hutchinson, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Hutchinson, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N1097A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA155

THE CONVENTIONAL GEAR AIRPLANE WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 33. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS FROM 270 DEGREES AT 15 TO 20KNOTS. WHEN THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO ABORT THE LANDING, CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE TERRAIN.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind condition.

Full Narrative

On May 19, 1995, at 1300 central daylight time, a Piper PA-18, N1097A, operated by a commercial rated pilot sustained substantial damage when directional control was lost during a landing on runway 33 at Hutchinson, Minnesota. The pilot reported no injuries and the passenger received minor injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The local flight departed at approximately 1200. The pilot stated that the wind was from 270 degrees at 15 to 20 knots at the time he was landing on runway 33. He said he attempted to abort the landing, and during the attempt the wing impacted the ground. He said he thought there may have been wind shear and that the airplane stalled. A weather observation taken at the accident airport about 15 minutes after the accident showed winds of 290 degrees at 12 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportHutchinson Municipal (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN1097A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data