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May 26, 2000 · De Havilland DH-82A · N8872
Pittsfield, ME
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pittsfield, ME
Aircraft
De Havilland DH-82A
Tail Number
N8872
Operator
Kenneth Cianchette
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC00LA143
The airplane touched down normally in a grass area parallel to a closed asphalt runway. During the rollout, the airplane proceeded over a 'soft spot,' nosed over, and came to rest inverted.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper use of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain.
Full Narrative
On May 26, 2000, about 1035 Eastern Daylight Time, a de Havilland DH-82A "Tiger Moth," N8872, was substantially damaged while landing at the Pittsfield Municipal Airport, Pittsfield, Maine. The certificated private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal local flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, the airplane touched down normally in a grass area parallel to a closed asphalt runway. During the rollout, the airplane proceeded over a "soft spot," nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The winds reported at an airport located 23 miles to the east at 1053, were 260 degrees at 10 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:35 EDT
Nearest AirportPittsfield Muni Airport (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland DH-82A
Tail NumberN8872
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKenneth Cianchette
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsDe Havilland · GYPSY MAJOR · Reciprocating · 132
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC