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May 13, 1998 · Piper PA-22-135 · N1142C
Winchester, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Winchester, VA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-135
Tail Number
N1142C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD98LA058
The pilot reported that during landing on runway 32, he touched down on the nosewheel first followed by the main wheels. The nosewheel then collapsed, and the airplane came to rest 100 feet beyond the touchdown point. He said that he was distracted during landing as his passenger was sick and vomiting. The pilot said that there was no mechanical malfunction with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Improper flare. A related factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
Full Narrative
On May 13, 1998, at 1915 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-22-135, N1142C, was substantially damaged when it touched down hard during landing at the Winchester Regional Airport, Winchester, Virginia. The certificated private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The local, personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that during landing on runway 32, the airplane's nosewheel struck the runway. The nosewheel then collapsed, and the airplane came to rest 100 feet beyond the touchdown point. He said that he was distracted during the landing as his passenger was sick and vomiting. The pilot said that there was no mechanical malfunction with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 EDT
Nearest AirportWinchester Regional (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-135
Tail NumberN1142C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:20
Weather SourceWFAC