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July 14, 2001 · Piper PA-22-160 · N8158D

Friday Harbor, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Friday Harbor, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-160
Tail Number
N8158D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA01LA132

The aircraft had been converted to a tailwheel landing gear configuration. The pilot reported that he touched down level with no bounce at approximately 65 MPH. He stated that about 100 feet down the runway, the left wing "picked up". He stated that he applied full left aileron, right rudder and brake, but that the airplane veered to the left, the right gear collapsed and the wingtip hit the ground. The pilot indicated on his NTSB accident report that no mechanical failure or malfunction was involved in the accident. The pilot reported a total flight time of 146 hours including 61 hours in make and model, including 85.7 total hours (45.4 hours make and model) of pilot-in-command time.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On July 14, 2001, approximately 1030 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-22-160 airplane, N8158D, registered to and being flown by a private pilot, was substantially damaged in a ground loop and ensuing right main landing gear collapse during landing on runway 16 at Friday Harbor, Washington. The pilot and one passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions, with winds from 130 degrees true at 5 knots, were reported at Friday Harbor at 1053. No flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR 91 personal flight from Arlington, Washington. The aircraft had been converted to a tailwheel landing gear configuration. The pilot reported that he touched down level with no bounce at approximately 65 MPH. He stated that about 100 feet down the runway, the left wing "picked up". He stated that he applied full left aileron, right rudder and brake, but that the airplane veered to the left, the right gear collapsed and the wingtip hit the ground. The pilot indicated on his NTSB accident report that no mechanical failure or malfunction was involved in the accident. The pilot reported a total flight time of 146 hours including 61 hours in make and model, including 85.7 total hours (45.4 hours make and model) of pilot-in-command time. According to the U.S. Government Airport/Facility Directory, Friday Harbor's single runway, 16-34, is 3,400 feet long, 75 feet wide, and asphalt-surfaced.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PDT
Nearest AirportFriday Harbor (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-160
Tail NumberN8158D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B · Reciprocating · 160

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 50
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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