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November 23, 2002 · Piper PA-22-108 · N4723Z

Coffeyville, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 23, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Coffeyville, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-108
Tail Number
N4723Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA024

During landing rollout the student pilot thought he saw something on the right side of the runway and "overcorrected" to the left losing control of the airplane. Several witnesses to the accident reported deer and other wildlife are often present at the airport. None of the witnesses reported any wildlife or obstructions being present at the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the maneuver to avoid an unconfirmed object on the side of the runway.

Full Narrative

On November 23, 2002, at 1320 central standard time, a Piper PA-22-108, N4723Z, piloted by a student pilot, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over while landing at the Coffeyville Municipal Airport (CFV), Coffeyville, Kansas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The solo-instructional flight was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The local flight departed CFV at 1300 and was returning at the time of the accident. According to a written statement provided by the pilot, while on landing rollout he "thought [he] saw something on the right side of the runway." The pilot stated he "overcorrected to the left and went off the left side of the runway and the plane overturned." The pilot reported deer had been sighted around the airport the weekend prior to the accident. A witness to the accident reported the "main gear touched down first then the nose gear. After the aircraft settled, the path of [the] rollout went to the right then left for a short distance then back to the right." The witness reported the "tail [of the airplane] comes up [and] the left main gear leaves the ground, this continues until the right wing tip contacts the runway." The witness stated the propeller struck the ground and the airplane flipped over on its back. The witness made no mention of any wildlife or obstructions on or near the runway. Several witnesses to the accident reported deer and other wildlife are often present at the airport. None of the witnesses reported any wildlife or obstructions being present at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 CST
Nearest AirportCoffeyville Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-108
Tail NumberN4723Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1B · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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