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March 26, 2006 · Piper PA-22 · N6123D
Grand Canyon, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Grand Canyon, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-22
Tail Number
N6123D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC06CA034
The commercial certificated pilot was landing his tailwheel-converted airplane at the completion of a local personal flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said the airplane landed hard in a gusty wind, bounced, and went off the side of the runway, incurring structural damage when the right wing and elevator struck the ground. The pilot said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident, and noted that he should have aborted the landing as soon as the airplane started to veer off the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing during touchdown, which resulted in a loss of control and encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's misjudged flare, and a gusty wind.
Full Narrative
The commercial certificated pilot was landing his tailwheel-converted airplane at the completion of a local personal flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said the airplane landed hard in a gusty wind, bounced, and went off the side of the runway, incurring structural damage when the right wing and elevator struck the ground. The pilot said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident, and noted that he should have aborted the landing as soon as the airplane started to veer off the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 MST
Nearest AirportGrand Canyon (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length6600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22
Tail NumberN6123D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 30 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Weather SourcePILO