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August 25, 2007 · Piper PA-25-235 · N8600L
Soda Springs, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Soda Springs, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA-25-235
Tail Number
N8600L
Operator
Hill Ag Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA241
The pilot said that he departed at approximately 0820 to apply mosquito larvicide to local wetlands. Upon completion of his application runs, he started a climb towards the airport and experienced a loss of engine power. He selected a spot for a forced landing, which proved to be pasture with heavy marsh grass, and too soft and rough for a downwind landing. During rollout, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane ground looped to the right. Postaccident evaluation of the airplane revealed that the right main landing gear failed, a rib was bent in the right wing, and both wing tips were damaged. The pilot reported that the cause of the engine failure was fuel exhaustion.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the terrain conditions (soft and rough/uneven) and the tailwind weather conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot said that he departed at approximately 0820 to apply mosquito larvicide to local wetlands. Upon completion of his application runs, he started a climb towards the airport and experienced a loss of engine power. He selected a spot for a forced landing, which proved to be pasture with heavy marsh grass, and too soft and rough for a downwind landing. During rollout, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane ground looped to the right. Postaccident evaluation of the airplane revealed that the right main landing gear failed, a rib was bent in the right wing, and both wing tips were damaged. The pilot reported that the cause of the engine failure was fuel exhaustion.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25-235
Tail NumberN8600L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHill Ag Air
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B2B5 · Reciprocating · 250
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time19:39
Weather SourceWFAC