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December 30, 2002 · Piper PA-18A 150 · N6780B

Blairstown, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 30, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Blairstown, NJ
Aircraft
Piper PA-18A 150
Tail Number
N6780B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC03LA047

The pilot stated that after touchdown, the airplane drifted left. It departed the left side of the runway, struck a snow bank, and came to rest upright. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

On December 30, 2002, about 1330 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-18A 150, N6780B, was substantially damaged while landing at Blairstown Airport (1N7), Blairstown, New Jersey. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that he was performing full-stop landings on runway 25; a 3,100-foot long, 70-foot wide, asphalt runway. During his fifth landing, after touchdown, the airplane drifted left. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway, struck a snow bank, and came to rest upright. The pilot added that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The pilot reported a total flight experience of 1,300 hours; of which, 10 hours were in the same make and model as the accident airplane. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, revealed damage to the propeller, left wing, and fuselage. The reported wind was calm at an airport approximately 15 miles northeast of the accident site, at 1353.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EST
Nearest AirportBlairstown Airport (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18A 150
Tail NumberN6780B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data