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March 10, 2008 · Piper PA-22 · N1424A

Nickerson, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Nickerson, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA-22
Tail Number
N1424A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08CA063

According to the pilot, during the landing roll to a private dirt strip, the airplane began to veer off the left side of the runway. The pilot attempted to correct with right rudder; however, the airplane continued to the left. The airplane departed the landing environment and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the airplane systems revealed no anomalies. The inspector reported that the runway surface and shoulder were "very soft."

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a departure from the runway environment. Contributing to the accident was the soft runway surface.

Full Narrative

According to the accident report form submitted by the pilot, during the landing roll to a private dirt strip, the airplane began to veer off the left side of the runway. The pilot attempted to correct with right rudder; however, the airplane continued to the left. The airplane departed the landing environment and nosed over. The leading edge of both wings was crushed aft, the fabric wrinkled, several ribs were broken, and the firewall was wrinkled. The top portion of the rudder was crushed down. The pilot observed tracks on the ground "where the left tire was dragging like it had locked up." The pilot stated that the airplane does not have differential brakes. In addition, he reported that the master cylinder for the brake system is located a few inches above the exhaust muffler. He reported that when the cylinder is hot, it will result in the brakes dragging. An airworthiness inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration conducted an examination of the airplane systems, to include the flight controls, wheels and brakes. An examination of these systems revealed no anomalies. The inspector reported that the runway surface and shoulder were "very soft." Pictures of the runway environment revealed ruts from previous takeoffs and landings and the accident flight. The inspector reported that the ruts from the accident flight revealed the airplane touched down left of the centerline on the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:40 CDT
Nearest AirportAg Air - Private (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22
Tail NumberN1424A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D · Reciprocating · 125
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 25 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time23:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data