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September 21, 1996 · Piper PA-22-150 · N2505P

Jordan, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Jordan, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N2505P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA355

The pilot said that after touchdown, the right wing lifted and pulled the airplane to the left. The pilot applied right aileron and full power. He said he still could not lower the right wing. The pilot then reduced the power and tried to steer the airplane out of the skid. 'The right wing came down as the skid increased, and made contact with the ground as the airplane came to a stop.' Examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies in the flight controls or other airplane systems.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On September 21, 1996, at 1415 central daylight time (cdt), a Piper, PA-22-150, N2505P, sustained substantial damage when during landing, the airplane's right wing struck the runway. The airplane subsequently ground looped. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. No flight plan was on file. The pilot and two passengers on board reported no injuries. The flight originated at Waconia, Minnesota, at 1345 cdt, and was en route to Jordan, Minnesota. In his written statement, the pilot said that after touchdown the right wing lifted and pulled him to the left. The pilot applied right aileron with no response. He then applied full power and right aileron. He still could not lower the right wing. The pilot then reduced the power and tried to steer the airplane out of the skid. "The right wing came down as the skid increased, and made contact with the ground as the airplane came to a stop." The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector who examined the airplane at the site found the airplane resting upright off of the left side of the grass strip. There was damage to the right wing tip. The right wing spar was bent aft. Flight control continuity was confirmed. Examination of the other airplane systems revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest AirportJordan Airport (1nm ESE)
Runway20
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN2505P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:24
Weather SourceWFAC

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