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September 19, 1999 · Piper PA-22-150 · N5959D

Minerva, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Minerva, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N5959D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC99LA233

According to the pilot, he had landed on Runway 19, a 2,500-foot long grass runway. During the rollout, at about 25-mph, as the brakes were applied, the airplane veered sharply to the left side of the runway. The pilot attempted to respond by adding left rudder, but the airplane nosed over. Examined of the wreckage revealed that the right main wheel and tire exhibited grass and mud on the outboard side. Evidence of grass and dirt were also jammed into the tire bead area of the tire. All tires on the airplane were inflated. No defects with the tires, wheels, or brakes, were noted.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On September 19, 1999, about 1830 Eastern Daylight Time, a Piper PA-22-150, N5959D, was substantially damaged while landing at the Minerva Airport, Minerva, Ohio. The certificated private pilot and two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, he had landed on Runway 19, a 2,500-foot long grass runway. During the rollout, at about 25-mph, as the brakes were applied, the airplane veered sharply to the left side of the runway. The pilot attempted to respond by adding left rudder, but the airplane nosed over. A Federal Aviation Administration Safety Inspector examined the wreckage on September 20, 1999, and revealed that the right main wheel and tire exhibited grass and mud on the outboard side. Evidence of grass and dirt were also jammed into the tire bead area of the tire. All tires on the airplane were inflated. No defects with the tires, wheels, or brakes, were noted. The winds reported by a nearby airport, at 1851, were from 190 degrees at 5 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMINERVA (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width104 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN5959D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 13000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data