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December 22, 2006 · Piper PA-22-150 · N7124D

Blaine, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 22, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Blaine, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N7124D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07LA038

The pilot said that he was doing touch-and-go landings, and on his third takeoff, the airplane's engine lost power. He performed a forced landing to rough and soft ground. During the landing roll, the nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over. The airplane's left wing strut, left wing spar, and rudder were bent. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the unsuitable rough/uneven terrain.

Full Narrative

On December 22, 2006, at approximately 1425 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-22-150, N7124D, was substantially damaged when it nosed over during a forced landing attempt near Blaine, Washington. The private pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was not injured. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight, which was originating at the time of the accident. A flight plan had not been filed. The pilot said that he was doing touch-and-go landings, and on his third takeoff, the airplane's engine lost power. He performed a forced landing to rough and soft ground, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over during the landing roll. The airplane's left wing strut, left wing spar, and rudder were bent. The reason for the loss of engine power was not determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:25 PST
Nearest AirportBlaine Municipal Airport (1nm)
Runway14
Runway Length2539 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN7124D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data