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November 30, 2003 · Piper PA-28-180 · N7467W

Bloomfield, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 30, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bloomfield, IA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180
Tail Number
N7467W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI04LA035

The airplane nosed over following a loss of directional control during a landing roll. The landing was being made on runway 36 (3,401 feet by 50 feet, dry concrete). Local winds at the time of the accident were from 270 degrees at 10 - 12 knots. The pilot stated he touched down approximately 1,300 feet down the runway. He reported that shortly after touchdown he "lost control of the aircraft in the crosswind." The airplane departed the left side of the runway. The pilot reported the airplane traveled another 300 feet prior to nosing over in the grass about 20 feet off the side of the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the grass which the airplane contacted.

Full Narrative

On November 30, 2003, at 1143 central standard time, a Piper PA-28-180, N7467W, operated by Heartland Aviation, nosed over following a loss of directional control while landing on runway 36 (3,401 feet by 50 feet, dry concrete) at the Bloomfield Municipal Airport (4K6), Bloomfield, Iowa. The private rated pilot was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The local flight departed from 4K6, at 1135. The purpose of the flight was for the pilot to practice takeoffs and landings. The pilot stated that on his first landing he touched down approximately 1,300 feet down the runway. He reported that shortly after touchdown he "lost control of the aircraft in the crosswind." The airplane departed the left side of the runway. The pilot reported the airplane traveled another 300 feet prior to nosing over in the grass about 20 feet off the side of the runway. The pilot reported the local winds at the time of the accident were from 270 degrees at 10 - 12 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:43 CST
Nearest AirportBloomfield Municipal (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length3401 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN7467W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 27 C
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data