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June 9, 2008 · Piper Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · N273CC
Fall Rivermills, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fall Rivermills, CA
Aircraft
Piper Cub Crafters PA-18-150
Tail Number
N273CC
Operator
Herbert R Holzapfel
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA171
The pilot reported that he intentionally landed in a pasture. The grassy field looked adequate for takeoff. The pilot stated that he did not see a fence located at the distant end of the pasture. The airplane became airborne, and when it was about 6 feet in the air, the tail snagged a wire fence. Thereafter, the airplane descended into the ground. As the airplane decelerated it nosed over and came to rest partially submerged in water. The pilot reported that he had not experienced any mechanical malfunction with his airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Aircraft capability-Takeoff distance-Capability exceeded - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the business flight he landed in a pasture. The grassy field looked adequate for takeoff. The pilot stated to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that he did not observe a fence located at the distant end of the pasture. The airplane became airborne, and when it was about 6 feet in the air, the tail snagged a wire fence. Thereafter, the airplane descended into the ground. As the airplane decelerated it nosed over and came to rest partially submerged in water. The pilot reported that he had not experienced any mechanical malfunction with his airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 PDT
Nearest AirportNONAME (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper Cub Crafters PA-18-150
Tail NumberN273CC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHerbert R Holzapfel
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO