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July 20, 2007 · Piper PA-17 · N4802H

Scribner, NE

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Scribner, NE
Aircraft
Piper PA-17
Tail Number
N4802H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA251

The pilot lost control during landing on runway 17 (4,200 feet by 75 feet, concrete). The pilot stated that upon return from a local flight he noticed that the prevailing east wind had increased and he selected runway 17 for landing. He reported the airplane touched down; however, it lifted off again. He stated, "When it came down the second time [it] wasn't in line with the runway because of the strong east wind." He applied full rudder and subsequently right brake but was unable to regain control. He reported that application of the brake may have been excessive. The landing gear collapsed substantially damaging the airframe. The pilot noted, "The 20 -25 mph wind from the east was too much for me that day." The pilot reported winds from 090 degrees at 20 knots, gusting to 25 knots, at the time of the accident. The pilot reported no failures or malfunctions associated with the aircraft prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind condition.

Full Narrative

The airplane was substantially damaged when the pilot lost control during landing on runway 17 (4,200 feet by 75 feet, concrete) and the landing gear collapsed. The pilot stated that upon return from a local flight he noticed that the prevailing east wind had increased and he selected runway 17 for landing. He reported the airplane touched down, however, it lifted off again. He stated: "When it came down the second time [it] wasn't in line with the runway because of the strong east wind." He applied full rudder and subsequently right brake but was unable to regain control. He reported that application of the brake may have been excessive. The landing gear collapsed substantially damaging the airframe. The pilot noted: "The 20 -25 mph wind from the east was too much for me that day." The pilot reported winds from 090 degrees at 20 knots, gusting to 25 knots, at the time of the accident. Weather conditions were not recorded at the accident airport. At 1330, wind conditions recorded at a nearby airport located 11 miles southeast of the accident airport, were from 100 degrees at 8 knots. At 1350, recorded winds were from 120 degrees at 5 knots, gusting to 14 knots. The pilot reported no failures or malfunctions associated with the aircraft prior to the accident. Federal Aviation Administration records indicated that the pilot had been denied an airman medical certificate in September 1990. His commercial pilot certificate had subsequently been revoked due to operating an aircraft without a valid medical certificate.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest AirportScribner State (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-17
Tail NumberN4802H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time13:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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