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January 21, 2005 · Piper PA-20 · N1535A

Lewiston, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 21, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lewiston, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA-20
Tail Number
N1535A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA05LA039

The pilot reported that during the three point landing on runway 11, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind from the left side which raised the left wing and moved the aircraft to the right. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control by applying corrections with rudder, aileron and braking action. The aircraft exited the runway surface where the right main landing gear collapsed when the aircraft traveled over the soft surface. The right wing contacted the runway surface, damaging the wing spar. The current surface observation was reporting a wind from 50 degrees at seven knots. Visibility was 10 miles and clear.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions were factors.

Full Narrative

On January 21, 2005, about 1115 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-20, N1535A, registered to and flown by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, ground looped the aircraft during the landing roll and collapsed the right main landing gear. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The aircraft was substantially damaged, and the private pilot and pilot rated passenger were not injured. The pilot reported that during the three point landing on runway 11, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind from the left side which raised the left wing and moved the aircraft to the right. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control by applying corrections with rudder, aileron and braking action. The aircraft exited the runway surface where the right main landing gear collapsed when the aircraft traveled over the soft surface. The right wing contacted the runway surface, damaging the wing spar. At 1056, the Lewiston surface observation was reporting a wind from 50 degrees at seven knots. Visibility was 10 miles and clear.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 PST
Nearest AirportLewiston-Nez Perce Co. (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-20
Tail NumberN1535A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 37 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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