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June 16, 2006 · Piper PA-22-108 · N5045Z
South Boston, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
South Boston, VA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-108
Tail Number
N5045Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA153
Upon touchdown, the airplane swerved, departed the runway, and struck a small embankment. An examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no mechanical anomalies or deficiencies. Examination of pilot records revealed that his last logbook entry was dated August 1979. The pilot reported to the inspector that he had recently purchased the airplane, had no recent flight experience, and had not received any instruction in preparation for the flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a rising embankment. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
Full Narrative
Upon touchdown, the PA-22-108 swerved, departed the runway, and struck a small embankment. An examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no mechanical anomalies or deficiencies. Examination of pilot records revealed that his last logbook entry was dated August 1979. The pilot reported to the inspector that he had recently purchased the airplane, had no recent flight experience, and had not received any instruction in preparation for the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportWilliam M Tuck (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length4011 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-108
Tail NumberN5045Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind100° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC