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June 14, 1991 · Piper PA-22-150 · N3130Z
Eagle Bend, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Eagle Bend, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N3130Z
Operator
Randall M Hess
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91LA191
THE PILOT TOOK OFF WITH AN AIRSPEED INDICATOR WHICH WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE 50 FOOT WIDE SOD RUNWAY AIRPORT THE PILOT ATTEMPTED ONE LANDING APPROACH AND PERFORMED A GO AROUND DUE TO OVER SHOOTING THE RUNWAY. THE NEXT APPROACH FLOWN RESULTED IN A LANDING, ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, ABOUT 40 PERCENT DOWN THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT SAID HE DIDN'T KNOW HOW FAST HE WAS GOING OVER THE GROUND, BUT 'THINGS SEEMED QUICKER THAN THEY NORMALLY DID.' THE PILOT STATED THAT HE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY WITH A SLIGHT RIGHT YAW ATTITUDE. THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED ITS LANDING ROLL TO THE RIGHT UNTIL IT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER AFTER ENTERING A PLOWED FIELD.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE AN UNRELIABLE AIRSPEED INDICATOR AND THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE WITH THIS KNOWN DEFICIENCY.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT TOOK OFF WITH AN AIRSPEED INDICATOR WHICH WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. UPON ARRIVAL AT THE 50 FOOT WIDE SOD RUNWAY AIRPORT THE PILOT ATTEMPTED ONE LANDING APPROACH AND PERFORMED A GO AROUND DUE TO OVER SHOOTING THE RUNWAY. THE NEXT APPROACH FLOWN RESULTED IN A LANDING, ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, ABOUT 40 PERCENT DOWN THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT SAID HE DIDN'T KNOW HOW FAST HE WAS GOING OVER THE GROUND, BUT 'THINGS SEEMED QUICKER THAN THEY NORMALLY DID.' THE PILOT STATED THAT HE TOUCHED DOWN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY WITH A SLIGHT RIGHT YAW ATTITUDE. THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED ITS LANDING ROLL TO THE RIGHT UNTIL IT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER AFTER ENTERING A PLOWED FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportEagle Bend (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN3130Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRandall M Hess
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time14:48
Weather SourceWFAC