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September 13, 1997 · De Havilland DHC-1 · N6004A

Winlock, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 1997
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Winlock, WA
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-1
Tail Number
N6004A
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA97LA209

The pilot reported that while on final approach the airplane was too high. The pilot slipped the airplane to reduce altitude and held that attitude until a few feet above the runway and at the point of flare. The pilot stated that the airplane continued to descend in the flare and touched down still in the slip attitude. The airplane bounced and the pilot added power. The airplane was pointed to the right of runway heading and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control as the airplane traveled off the runway into the wet grass. The pilot reduced the power and applied heavy breaking action, however, the airplane continued and collided with a hangar.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to attain proper alignment during touchdown and failure to maintain directional control. A wet runway was a factor.

Full Narrative

On September 13, 1997, at 1600 Pacific daylight time, a DeHavilland DHC-1, N6004A, registered to and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, collided with a hangar after the pilot was unable to maintain directional control during the landing roll at a private airstrip near Winlock, Washington. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private pilot, the sole occupant, was seriously injured. The flight had departed from another private airstrip near Napavine, Washington, approximately 30 minutes prior to the accident. In a written statement, the pilot reported that while on final approach, the airplane's altitude was high. The pilot stated that she slipped the airplane to reduce altitude. The slip was held until a few feet of touchdown and at the point of flaring the airplane. The pilot stated that during the flare, the airplane continued to descend and was still in a slip attitude at touchdown. After the airplane touched down, it bounced. The pilot stated that she added power, however, the airplane was pointed to the right of runway heading and she was unable to maintain directional control. The power was reduced and the pilot applied heavy braking action. The airplane continued to travel off the runway, in the wet grass, and collided with a hangar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PDT
Nearest AirportPilots Pasture (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width90 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDe Havilland DHC-1
Tail NumberN6004A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsBristol · GIPSY · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data