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June 30, 1996 · Piper PA-20 · N7685K

Calhoun, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Calhoun, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA-20
Tail Number
N7685K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL96LA098

The pilot stated that on landing rollout the tail wheel started to vibrate. The airplane veered to the left off the side of the runway, and the landing gear and left wing collided with the terrain. Examination of the tail wheel steering system revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Full Narrative

On June 30, 1996, at 1400 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-20, N7685K was substantially damaged following a collision with terrain during landing rollout near Calhoun, Georgia. Neither the airline transport pilot, nor his passenger were injured in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the local, personal flight. The flight departed Calhoun, Georgia at 1300. The pilot stated that during landing roll, the tail wheel began to vibrate. The aircraft began to veer off the runway to the left, and he was unable to stop the turn with rudder. The aircraft ran off the side of the runway, and the left main landing gear and left wing were substantially damaged after contacting the rough terrain on the side of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportTom B. David (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length4609 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-20
Tail NumberN7685K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D · Reciprocating · 125
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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