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June 2, 1982 · Pitts S-1 (Bartoe/Skyote) S-1 (Barto · N25PB
Santa Cruz, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Santa Cruz, CA
Aircraft
Pitts S-1 (Bartoe/Skyote) S-1 (Barto
Tail Number
N25PB
Operator
Peter Wright Bell
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX82DA207
DURING A LANDING APPROACH, THE PILOT OF A HOMEBUILT PITTS AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED THE CROSSWIND, ABORTED THE LANDING AND REENTERED ON DOWNWIND. AFTER TURNING FINAL, HE SAW A PIPER PA-28, N40951, DIRECTLY AHEAD. HE MOVED THE STICK FULL FORWARD AND TO THE LEFT TO AVOID A COLLISION. HOWEVER, THE PROPELLER OF THE PITTS STRUCK THE LOWER FUSELAGE, LEFT FLAP, AND LEFT WHEEL FAIRING AND TIRE OF THE PA-28. AFTER THE COLLISION THE PILOT OF THE PITTS AIRCRAFT WENT AROUND AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE PA-28 PILOT CONTINUED HIS LANDING, BUT THE PLANE SWERVED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING LANDING ROLL. A WITNESS STATED THAT THE COLLISION OCCURRED AT ABOUT 50 FT AGL. THE PILOT OF THE PIPER PA-28 REPORTED THAT HIS PLANE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND AND BELOW.
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DURING A LANDING APPROACH, THE PILOT OF A HOMEBUILT PITTS AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED THE CROSSWIND, ABORTED THE LANDING AND REENTERED ON DOWNWIND. AFTER TURNING FINAL, HE SAW A PIPER PA-28, N40951, DIRECTLY AHEAD. HE MOVED THE STICK FULL FORWARD AND TO THE LEFT TO AVOID A COLLISION. HOWEVER, THE PROPELLER OF THE PITTS STRUCK THE LOWER FUSELAGE, LEFT FLAP, AND LEFT WHEEL FAIRING AND TIRE OF THE PA-28. AFTER THE COLLISION THE PILOT OF THE PITTS AIRCRAFT WENT AROUND AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE PA-28 PILOT CONTINUED HIS LANDING, BUT THE PLANE SWERVED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING LANDING ROLL. A WITNESS STATED THAT THE COLLISION OCCURRED AT ABOUT 50 FT AGL. THE PILOT OF THE PIPER PA-28 REPORTED THAT HIS PLANE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND AND BELOW.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PDT
Nearest AirportSKYPARK (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length2520 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPitts S-1 (Bartoe/Skyote) S-1 (Barto
Tail NumberN25PB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeter Wright Bell
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 200 | Lycoming · O-320-E30 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 10 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg