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August 15, 2004 · Piper PA-22-150 · N4303A
Elkhart, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Elkhart, IN
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N4303A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI04CA228
The tailwheel airplane sustained substantial damage when the airplane ground looped during a landing on runway. The pilot's accident report stated, "Landed and during rollout [pilot in command] seat fell backwards. Pilot was unable to control rollout and airplane ground looped."
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the seat during landing roll and the subsequent pilot's airplane handling not being possible.
Full Narrative
On August 15, 2004, about 1523 central daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150, N4303A, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when the airplane ground looped during a landing on runway 27 at Elkhart Municipal Airport (EKM), near Elkhart, Indiana. The personal flight was operating under 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No flight plan was on file. The pilot and passenger reported no injuries. The flight originated from a private airstrip near Elkhart, Indiana and was landing at EKM at the time of the accident. The pilot's accident report stated: Set up for a [right] downwind to [runway] 27 [at] Elkhart. Landed and during rollout [pilot in command] seat fell backwards. Pilot was unable to control rollout and airplane ground looped.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:23 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN4303A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Unknown · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time20:39
Weather SourceWFAC