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January 20, 1986 · Piper PA-22-108 · N5338Z
Ellensburg, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 20, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ellensburg, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-108
Tail Number
N5338Z
Operator
Robert Kibler
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA86LA042
A GUST OF WIND OCCURRED ON SHORT FINAL AND A LOSS OF AIRSPEED RESULTED AT ABOUT 15 FEET A.G.L THE PILOT FAILED TO ADD POWER BUT RAISED THE AIRCRAFT'S NOSE TO AN ATTITUDE WHERE HE COULD NO LONGER SEE THE RUNWAY. LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY ONTO 1 FOOT DEEP SNOW. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST INVERTED DURING LANDING ROLL.
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A GUST OF WIND OCCURRED ON SHORT FINAL AND A LOSS OF AIRSPEED RESULTED AT ABOUT 15 FEET A.G.L THE PILOT FAILED TO ADD POWER BUT RAISED THE AIRCRAFT'S NOSE TO AN ATTITUDE WHERE HE COULD NO LONGER SEE THE RUNWAY. LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY ONTO 1 FOOT DEEP SNOW. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST INVERTED DURING LANDING ROLL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 PST
Nearest AirportValley Aviation (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length3500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-108
Tail NumberN5338Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert Kibler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1B · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO