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September 27, 1992 · Piper PA-22 · N1270C
Plattsmouth, NE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 27, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Plattsmouth, NE
Aircraft
Piper PA-22
Tail Number
N1270C
Operator
Hobson Claude I
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA296
THE AIRPLANE LANDED ON RUNWAY 16. THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON ROLL OUT, AND THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED. LOCAL WINDS WERE NOT RECORDED; HOWEVER, A REPORTING STATION 26 MILES TO THE NORTH WAS REPORTING WINDS OF 350 DEGREES AT 14 KNOTS, 21 MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT ESTIMATED THE WINDS AT THE ACCIDENT SITE TO BE 240 DEGREES AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS, WITH GUSTS AS HIGH AS 20 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS NOT MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE LANDED ON RUNWAY 16. THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON ROLL OUT, AND THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED. LOCAL WINDS WERE NOT RECORDED; HOWEVER, A REPORTING STATION 26 MILES TO THE NORTH WAS REPORTING WINDS OF 350 DEGREES AT 14 KNOTS, 21 MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT ESTIMATED THE WINDS AT THE ACCIDENT SITE TO BE 240 DEGREES AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS, WITH GUSTS AS HIGH AS 20 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPlattsmouth Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22
Tail NumberN1270C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHobson Claude I
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 69 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 14 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC