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June 11, 2007 · Piper PA-16 · N5641H
Esparto, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Esparto, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-16
Tail Number
N5641H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA149
The pilot stated that at the south end of his private airstrip was a tomato field with an irrigation ditch that rises about 8 to 10 inches above the flat ground, and that while trying to land to the north in "mildly gusty conditions" (8 to 10 miles per hour variable out of the west-northwest) he clipped a berm. The pilot revealed that the impact "snapped off" the left landing gear as the airplane continued onto the runway and settled on the left wing and firewall. The pilot stated that he should have landed a little longer. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudgment of altitude resulting in an undershoot. Factors included the berm and the wind gusts.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that at the south end of his private airstrip was a tomato field with an irrigation ditch that rises about 8 to 10 inches above the flat ground, and that while trying to land to the north in "mildly gusty conditions" (8 to 10 miles per hour variable out of the west-northwest) he clipped a berm. The pilot revealed that the impact "snapped off" the left landing gear as the airplane continued onto the runway and settled on the left wing and firewall. The pilot stated that he should have landed a little longer. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 PDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-16
Tail NumberN5641H
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 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind8 kt, gusting 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO