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April 28, 1993 · Piper PA-18A-150 · N2880Z
Palacios, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Palacios, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-18A-150
Tail Number
N2880Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA140
FOLLOWING TOCHDOWN ON AN OPEN FIELD THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A HIDDEN CULVERT AND NOSED OVER TO THE INVERTED POSITION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE HIDDEN CULVERT.
Full Narrative
On April 28, 1993 at approximately 0925 central daylight time (CDT), a Piper PA 18A 150, N2880Z, was substantially damaged during landing near Palacios, Texas. The private pilot, also the owner, was not injured. Weather for the local flight was visual meteorological conditions. During an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector the pilot reported that during the landing roll, following a landing to an open field, the airplane struck a drainage ditch and the airplane nosed over to the inverted position.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:25 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18A-150
Tail NumberN2880Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 14 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:20
Weather SourceWFAC