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November 2, 2008 · Piper PA-22-135 · N2468A

San Manuel, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Manuel, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-135
Tail Number
N2468A
Operator
Anasazi Design Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA031

The pilot was attempting to perform a soft-field landing, had full flaps selected, and was managing the descent with the throttle control. As the airplane transitioned to short final, it was configured in a nose-high stabilized approach with full flaps. The pilot added right rudder in attempt to gain visibility out the window straight ahead. With the airplane about 20 to 30 feet above ground level (agl) and 100 feet from the threshold, the pilot applied power to arrest the descent. The increase in power in combination with the rudder input resulted in the airplane's left wing contacting the ground. The pilot further added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Lateral/bank control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

In a written statement, the pilot reported that as the airplane was about 3 miles from the destination airport, he configured for landing by adding full flaps. He opted to perform a soft-field landing for the purpose of practice and began managing the descent with the throttle control. As the airplane transitioned to short final, it was configured in a nose-high stabilized approach. With the airplane 150 feet from the runway threshold, the pilot added right rudder in attempt to gain visibility out the window straight ahead. As the airplane was 20 to 30 feet above ground level (agl) and 100 feet from the threshold, the pilot applied power to arrest the descent. The increase in power, in combination with the rudder input, resulted in the airplane's left wing contacting the ground. In the section titled "RECOMMENDATION" in the NTSB Pilot/Operator Report, form 6120.1/2, the pilot stated that the application of rudder while adding full power created enough instability to drop the wing. The pilot further added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 MST
Nearest AirportSan Manuel Airport (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-22-135
Tail NumberN2468A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAnasazi Design Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-290 SERIES · Reciprocating · 140
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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