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July 21, 1995 · Piper PA-18-150 · N14064

Versailles, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 21, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Versailles, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N14064
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA237

THE PILOT REPORTED THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED ON TOUCHDOWN. WHEN THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN A SECOND TIME, IT WAS NOT ALIGNED WITH THE RUNWAY, AND A 270 DEGREE RIGHT GROUNDLOOP RESULTED. THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED A LANDING LIGHT, AND THE LEFT WINGTIP DRUG IN THE DIRT ALONGSIDE THE RUNWAY BEFORE THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.

Full Narrative

On July 21, 1995, at 1145 central daylight time (cdt), a Piper PA-18-150, N14064, registered to the Central Missouri State University of Warrensburg, Missouri, and piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged during a landing ground loop on runway 25 at the Roy Otten Memorial Airfield, Versailles, Missouri. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot and passenger reported no injuries. The flight departed from Lincoln, Missouri, at approximately 1115 cdt. The pilot reported that the airplane made a small bounce upon touchdown. He reported that the airplane was not aligned with the runway when it touched down a second time resulting in a 270 degree right groundloop. He reported, "The bottom of the fuselage hit a runway light just forward of the tailwheel on the left side and the left wingtip dragged in the dirt adjacent to the 39' wide runway" prior to coming to a stop.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportRoy Otten Memorial (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length2805 ft
Runway Width39 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN14064
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data