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February 9, 2002 · Piper PA-20 · N2254A

Fremont, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fremont, OH
Aircraft
Piper PA-20
Tail Number
N2254A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC02LA058

The pilot was conducting closed traffic. While compensating for a "light" right crosswind, he executed a normal approach. The airplane touched down, and then started to pull hard to the right. The airplane exited the runway, and ground looped to the right, with the left wing and elevator impacting the ground. Examination of the right tire revealed a cut consistent with impacting a sharp object. The runway was searched for the object, but nothing was found. Prior to the flight, the pilot inspected the tires, noting no anomalies. He did not inspect all of the right tire because the airplane was equipped with wheel fairings.

NTSB Probable Cause

Damage to the right tire, which resulted in a sudden loss of tire pressure and a loss of directional control.

Full Narrative

On February 9, 2002, about 1500 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-20, N2254A, was substantially damaged while landing at the Sandusky County Regional Airport (S24), Fremont, Ohio. The certificated private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal local flight. No flight plan was filed, and the flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, he was conducting closed traffic to runway 6. While compensating for a "light" right crosswind, the pilot executed a normal approach. The airplane touched down, and then started to pull hard to the right. The pilot applied full left rudder and brake, but could not maintain directional control. The airplane continued in a "tight" arc to the right, leaving the runway on an angle of about 40 degrees. The right main landing gear then contacted some mud at the edge of the runway. The airplane "pivoted" hard to the right causing the airplane to "tilt" left, and the left wing to impact the ground. The airplane came to a stop pointed towards the runway, about 10 feet to the right. The pilot and passenger then exited. The pilot examined the right tire and noticed what appeared to be a cut. He and his passenger then walked the runway to find what may have caused the damage, but were unsuccessful. Prior to the flight, the pilot preflighted the tires, but did not notice any anomalies. He added that the airplane was equipped with wheel fairings, and that they may have concealed the damage. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the damage to the right tire was consistent with impacting a sharp object. In addition, the left wing spar and elevator were damaged.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest AirportSandusky County Regional (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-20
Tail NumberN2254A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D2 · Reciprocating · 135
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 34 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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