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June 26, 1991 · Piper PA-18-150 · N7369D
Yakima, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Yakima, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N7369D
Operator
John P Herke
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA91LA201
THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS RECEIVING TRANSITION TRAINING IN TAIL WHEEL EQUIPPED ACFT AND LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING GND ROLL. THE INSTR PILOT DID NOT TAKE REMEDIAL ACTION BEFORE THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE RWY AND GND LOOPED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE PRIVATE PILOT AND FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT TO PERFORM REMEDIAL ACTION.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT WAS RECEIVING TRANSITION TRAINING IN TAIL WHEEL EQUIPPED ACFT AND LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING GND ROLL. THE INSTR PILOT DID NOT TAKE REMEDIAL ACTION BEFORE THE ACFT SWERVED OFF THE RWY AND GND LOOPED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:49 PDT
Nearest AirportYAKIMA (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length7603 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN7369D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn P Herke
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 3 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT