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November 28, 2002 · Piper PA-22-150 · N4901S

Cuba, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 2002
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Cuba, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N4901S
Operator
Nancy Barnes
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA030

The airplane bounced during landing, veered off the right side of runway 36, crossed over a ditch, and entered a second ditch where it nosed over. The passenger indicated the pilot was "not on the rudders" and the cross-wind was 10 knots. The winds at the time of the accident were reported as 290 degrees at 12 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilots inadequate flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors to this accident were the crosswind and the ditch.

Full Narrative

On November 28, 2002, at 1519 central standard time, a Piper PA-22-150, N4901S, was substantially damaged following a bounced landing on runway 36 (3,420 feet by 60 feet, asphalt) at Cuba Municipal Airport, Cuba, Missouri. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot and pilot rated passenger received minor injuries. The local flight originated from Springfield, Missouri at 1500. The pilot reported the airplane bounced on landing and went off the right edge of the runway. The pilot noted the airplane crossed a ditch parallel to the runway and the airplane "seemed ok." The pilot further indicated the airplane entered a second ditch that was perpendicular to the runway. The pilot reported the nose gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over. The passenger, who was also a private pilot, reported the pilot was "not on the rudders" and the "cross-wind was 10 knots." The weather reporting station at Rolla National Airport (VIH), located 16 nm west of the accident site reported the winds at 1453 as 290 degrees at 12 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:19 CST
Nearest AirportCuba Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length3420 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN4901S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNancy Barnes
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 27 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data