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September 1, 2000 · Piper PA-18-150 · N82748

Blakesburg, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Blakesburg, IA
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N82748
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA281

The pilot reported he was preparing to land on runway 36 (2,200 feet by 150 feet, dry grass) when another airplane on the ground had its engine quit. This airplane was stopped on the east edge of the 150-foot wide airstrip, approximately 1,200 feet from the approach end of the runway. The pilot attempted to go around, but did not add full power. He reported the airplane stalled and the left wing dropped. The pilot reported that he added full power, however, the airplane impacted the terrain off the west wide of the airstrip.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot failed to add full power during a go around which resulted in descreased airspeed and a subsequent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the airplane stopped on the edge of the airstrip.

Full Narrative

On September 1, 2000, at 1600 central daylight time, a Piper PA-18-150, N82748, collided with the terrain following a loss of control during a go-around at Antique Field, Blakesburg, Iowa. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions and no flight plan was filed. The flight last departed Mount Pleasant, Iowa, at 1500 central daylight time. The pilot reported he was preparing to land on runway 36 (2,200 feet by 150 feet, dry grass) when another airplane on the ground had its engine quit. This airplane was stopped on the east edge of the airstrip, approximately 1,200 feet from the approach end of the runway. The pilot reported that he "attempted a go around but did not give it full throttle." He reported the airplane stalled and the left wing dropped. The pilot reported that he added full power, however, the airplane impacted the terrain off the west wide of the airstrip.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportAntique Airfield (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN82748
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 16 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data