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June 16, 2001 · Shaub EAA Biplane (P-2) · N39RS

Zillah, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2001
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 unknown outcome
Location
Zillah, WA
Aircraft
Shaub EAA Biplane (P-2)
Tail Number
N39RS
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA01LA119

The pilot submitted a written statement to the NTSB dated June 28, and reported that the airplane touched down, in a three-point attitude, approximately 600-700 feet beyond the landing threshold of the eastbound turf runway. He reported that the airplane's touchdown speed was approximately 70 miles per hour (MPH), and that the runway surface was damp. He stated that shortly after touchdown, the airplane began to drift to the right side of the runway. The pilot applied brakes and corrective actions, however, the airplane continued to drift to the right. The airplane continued off the runway in to a parking area and collided with a temporary air traffic control tower and an unoccupied aircraft (Cessna 175). According to the Seattle Sectional Aeronautical Chart, 61st edition, the runway is 2,000 feet in length. The pilot reported that the winds at the time of the accident were from the west at 10 MPH.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was a tailwind.

Full Narrative

On June 16, 2001, about 0745 Pacific daylight time, a Shaub EAA Biplane (P-2), N39RS, sustained substantial damage after colliding with a parked aircraft while landing at a private airstrip near Zillah, Washington. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant of the airplane, and a bystander sustained minor injuries. The airplane is owned by the pilot, and was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) personal/pleasure flight under the provisions of Title 14, CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the cross-country flight. The pilot submitted a written statement to the NTSB dated June 28, and reported that the airplane touched down, in a three-point attitude, approximately 600-700 feet beyond the landing threshold of the eastbound turf runway. He reported that the airplane's touchdown speed was approximately 70 miles per hour (MPH), and that the runway surface was damp. He stated that shortly after touchdown, the airplane began to drift to the right side of the runway. The pilot applied brakes and corrective actions, however, the airplane continued to drift to the right. The airplane continued off the runway into a parking area and collided with a temporary air traffic control tower and an unoccupied aircraft (Cessna 175). According to the Seattle Sectional Aeronautical Chart, 61st edition, the runway is 2,000 feet in length. The pilot reported that the winds at the time of the accident were from the west at 10 MPH. The biplane sustained substantial damage to the upper and lower wings.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:45 PDT
Nearest AirportMc Mahon Field (0nm)
RunwayE
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftShaub EAA Biplane (P-2)
Tail NumberN39RS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 125
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 unknown outcome
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 10 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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