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May 19, 1991 · Piper PA-18-180 · N3182Z
Elbert, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elbert, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-180
Tail Number
N3182Z
Operator
Soar Black Forest
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN91LA075
THE PILOT HAD RELEASED A GLIDER AND HAD RETURNED TO THE AIRSTRIP. AS HE FLARED FOR A FULL STALL LANDING, A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE LEFT WING. FULL LEFT AILERON FAILED TO STOP THE UPWARD MOVEMENT AND THE RIGHT WING SCRAPED THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, WENT UP ON ITS NOSE, PIVOTED, AND FELL ON ITS BACK. THE PILOT ESTIMATED THE WINDS TO BE FROM THE SOUTH SOUTHEAST AT 30 TO 40 MPH, GUSTING TO OVER 45 MPH.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S DELAY IN COMPENSATING FOR WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE: HIGH WINDS AND A CROSSWIND.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT HAD RELEASED A GLIDER AND HAD RETURNED TO THE AIRSTRIP. AS HE FLARED FOR A FULL STALL LANDING, A GUST OF WIND LIFTED THE LEFT WING. FULL LEFT AILERON FAILED TO STOP THE UPWARD MOVEMENT AND THE RIGHT WING SCRAPED THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, WENT UP ON ITS NOSE, PIVOTED, AND FELL ON ITS BACK. THE PILOT ESTIMATED THE WINDS TO BE FROM THE SOUTH SOUTHEAST AT 30 TO 40 MPH, GUSTING TO OVER 45 MPH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:55 MDT
Nearest AirportBlack Forest Glider Port (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-180
Tail NumberN3182Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSoar Black Forest
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 16 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT