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June 14, 2009 · Piper PA-18-150 · N3761Z
Hell'S Canyon, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hell'S Canyon, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N3761Z
Operator
Gary Lazenby
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA288
The pilot reported that while on final approach to the runway, he turned slightly to the right to better align the airplane with the runway. As the airplane crossed the approach end of the runway, the right wing struck a small tree. Subsequently the airplane yawed to the right and impacted the ground resulting in structural damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the engine or airplane flight control system prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Tree(s)-Not specified
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on final approach to the runway, he turned slightly to the right to better align the airplane with the runway. As the airplane crossed the approach end of the runway, the right wing struck a small tree. Subsequently the airplane yawed to the right and impacted the ground resulting in structural damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the engine or airplane flight control system prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 MDT
Nearest AirportSalmon Bar (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length750 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN3761Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGary Lazenby
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility8 sm
CeilingOvercast 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time13:45
Weather SourcePILO