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May 3, 2006 · Piper PA-22-150 · N6946B
Rangely, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rangely, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N6946B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN06CA071
During a wheel landing touchdown approximately 1000 feet from the approach end of the runway, the aircraft swerved slightly to the left. The student pilot applied right rudder and the airplane "over-corrected to the right." During an attempt to apply rudder to correct back to the left, the student pilot inadvertently applied the left brake. The airplane nosed forward "before any further correction could be made" and the propeller contacted the runway. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's inadvertent application of the brake during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing.
Full Narrative
According to the flight instructor, during a wheel landing touchdown approximately 1000 feet from the approach end of runway 6, the aircraft swerved slightly to the left. The student pilot applied right rudder and the airplane "over-corrected to the right." During an attempt to apply rudder to correct back to the left, the student pilot inadvertently applied the left brake. The airplane nosed forward "before any further correction could be made" and the propeller contacted the runway. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The flight instructor and student were not injured. The instructor reported the sky was clear and the wind was from approximately 040 degrees at 07 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 MDT
Nearest AirportRANGELY (0nm)
Runway6
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN6946B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 21 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0