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July 29, 2000 · Piper PA-22-150 · N3514P

Calico Rock, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Calico Rock, AR
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N3514P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW00LA218

The airplane touched down about 750 feet from the approach end of the 3,000-foot runway. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered standing water and began to hydroplane. The airplane exited the west side of the runway, crossed over a taxiway, and impacted a ditch. Both main landing gear collapsed.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inability to maintain airplane control during the landing roll due to the airplane hydroplaning on the wet runway.

Full Narrative

On July 29, 2000, at 1615 central daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150 tail-wheel equipped airplane, N3514P, was substantially damaged when it impacted a ditch during landing roll at the Calico Rock-Izard County Airport near Calico Rock, Arkansas. The airplane was registered to private individuals and operated by the pilot. The private pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The cross-country flight originated from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, approximately 1000, and was destined for a private airstrip near Greenbriar, Arkansas. The FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, reported that the airplane touched down about 750 feet from the approach end of the 3,000-foot runway. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered standing water and began to hydroplane. The airplane exited the west side of the runway, crossed over a taxiway, and impacted a ditch. Examination of the airplane, by the FAA inspector, revealed that both main landing gear were collapsed, and the fuselage beneath the pilot and copilot seats was damaged.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 CDT
Nearest AirportCalico Rock Izard County (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN3514P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A1A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point17 C / 16 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data