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June 15, 2002 · Piper PA-16 · N5942H

Umpqua, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Umpqua, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA-16
Tail Number
N5942H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA02LA102

Just as the pilot was about to initiate the landing flare at the 1,800 foot grass airstrip, he encountered unfavorable winds that caused the aircraft to yaw to the left. The pilot therefore executed a go-around, but the aircraft impacted the terrain along the left side of the runway, and then collided with a nearby fence. It was determined that there were no problems with the aircraft’s flight controls or its engine, but that the pilots attempted compensation for the unfavorable winds was inadequate to avoid impacting the terrain.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for unfavorable wind conditions and maintain clearance from the terrain during an attempted VFR go-around. Factors include an encounter with unfavorable wind conditions during the landing flare and the attempted go-around.

Full Narrative

On June 15, 2002, approximately 1600 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-16, N5942H, impacted the terrain during an attempted VFR go-around at Umpqua Sky Park, Umpqua, Oregon. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured, but the aircraft, which belonged to a friend of the pilot, sustained substantial damage. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal pleasure flight, which departed Roseburg Airport, Roseburg, Oregon, about 30 minutes prior to the accident, was being operated in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan had been filed. There was no report of an ELT activation. According to the pilot, just as he was initiating the flare for landing at the 1,800 foot grass landing strip, he encountered unusual winds that caused the aircraft to suddenly yaw to the left. He therefore initiated a go-around, but the aircraft impacted a ditch along the side of he runway, crossed a dirt road, and collided with a fence. Although he had added full power and attempted to execute a go-around, the pilot's attempt to compensate for the unfavorable wind was not adequate to keep the aircraft from colliding with the terrain near the left side of the runway. According to both the pilot and the FAA inspector who looked at the aircraft after the accident, there was no indication that there had been any malfunction or anomaly in the aircraft’s flight control system or engine.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PDT
Nearest AirportUmpqua Sky Park (0nm)
Runway090
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-16
Tail NumberN5942H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating · 108
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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