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November 3, 2000 · Piper PA-20 · N7707K

Hood River, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 3, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hood River, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA-20
Tail Number
N7707K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA01LA016

The pilot reported that the aircraft touched down in a three-point configuration and immediately veered to the left. The pilot corrected with right rudder control and backpressure on the elevator. The aircraft continued to parallel the runway centerline for about 60 feet, when the airplane tipped over onto the wing and the propeller contacted the runway surface. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. Post-accident inspection of the brake system by a mechanic and an inspector from the FAA did not reveal any evidence of a mechanical malfunction.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Full Narrative

On November 3, 2000, at 1500 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-20, N7707K, registered to and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal pleasure flight, nosed over during the landing roll at Hood River, Oregon. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the private pilot and his passenger were not injured. The flight departed from a private grass airstrip near Husum, Washington, about 10 minutes prior to the accident. During a telephone interview and subsequent written statement, the pilot reported that when he departed from the grass airstrip in Husum, he noted that the aircraft was pulling to the left and that the aircraft took twice as long for a takeoff roll than normal. The pilot made corrections and continued the takeoff. Approximately 10 minutes later, the pilot set-up for a landing on Runway 7 at Hood River. The pilot reported that the approach and landing were normal. The aircraft touched down in a three-point configuration and immediately veered to the left. The pilot corrected with right rudder control and backpressure on the elevator. The aircraft continued to parallel the runway centerline for about 60 feet, when the airplane tipped over onto the wing and the propeller contacted the runway surface. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. A skid mark on the runway was noted and appeared to be from the left main tire. After the aircraft was moved from the runway, the pilot reported that he rotated the left main tire and noted a "restriction." When he had his mechanic look at it, the tire rotated freely. A Federal Aviation Administration Inspector from the Portland, Oregon, Flight Standards District Office also inspected the brake system and reported that the brakes operated normally. Maintenance records indicate that at the last annual inspection completed on August 8, 2000, new brake liners were installed. The aircraft had accumulated a total flight time of 16 hours since the last inspection. The pilot's flight logbook indicated that since October 8, 2000, he had successfully made 11 landings without incident in this aircraft.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PST
Nearest AirportHood River (0nm)
Runway7
Runway Length3040 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-20
Tail NumberN7707K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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