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August 16, 1996 · Piper PA-22 · N2309A
Portland, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Portland, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-22
Tail Number
N2309A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA299
The pilot reported that he flew a normal approach to touchdown. He reported that the aircraft started to ground loop when the tail wheel contacted the runway. The aircraft veered to the right and went off the runway. The left main gear collapsed and the left wing struck the ground.
NTSB Probable Cause
the aircraft ground looped when the pilot lost control of the aircraft during landing.
Full Narrative
On August 15, 1996, at 2100 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-22, N2309A, was substantially damaged when the pilot lost control of the aircraft during landing. The private pilot and two passengers reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight had departed Belvidere Airport, Belvidere, Illinois, en route to Portland, Indiana. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot reported that he flew a normal approach to touchdown. He reported that the aircraft started to ground loop when the tail wheel contacted the runway. The aircraft veered to the right and went off the runway. The left main gear collapsed and the left wing struck the ground.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPortland Municipal (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22
Tail NumberN2309A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC