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January 20, 2006 · Pietenpol Aircamper · N13708
Lometa, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 20, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lometa, TX
Aircraft
Pietenpol Aircamper
Tail Number
N13708
Operator
Merle Neyman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW06CA059
The 3,200-hour private pilot of a single-engine tail-wheel-equipped experimental airplane was landing on a rough and uneven 2,900-foot by 50-foot wide grass runway at a private airstrip. The pilot reported that his vision became impaired by the glare of the sun during the touchdown sequence. The left main lading gear collapsed after it impacted a rock, resulting in structural damage to the airplane. No mechanical anomalies were reported with the engine or the flight controls. The pilot reported the wind was light and variable at the time of the accident. The pilot further reported that landing the airplane in the opposite direction (away from the sun) would have been an option.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors were the sun glare and the rough and uneven landing area.
Full Narrative
The 3,200-hour private pilot of a single-engine tail-wheel-equipped experimental airplane was landing on a rough and uneven 2,900-foot by 50-foot wide grass runway at a private airstrip. The pilot reported that his vision became impaired by the glare of the sun during the touchdown sequence. The left main lading gear collapsed after it impacted a rock, resulting in structural damage to the airplane. No mechanical anomalies were reported with the engine or the flight controls. The pilot reported the wind was light and variable at the time of the accident. The pilot further reported that landing the airplane in the opposite direction (away from the sun) would have been an option.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPietenpol Aircamper
Tail NumberN13708
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMerle Neyman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSubaru · E-81 · Reciprocating · 70
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 84 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 32 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Weather SourcePILO