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August 11, 2009 · Piper PA-38-112 · N939RG
Kamiah, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Kamiah, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA-38-112
Tail Number
N939RG
Operator
Clearwater Valley Aero Club
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA392
The pilot reported that while on final for landing, the left wing dropped. As he attempted to correct it, the left main landing gear contacted the runway. The airplane bounced and skipped to the left side of the runway, then veered off the pavement. During the excursion the airplane struck a parked airplane and then hit a small building. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on final for landing, the left wing dropped. As he attempted to correct it, the left main landing gear contacted the runway. The airplane bounced and skipped to the left side of the runway, then veered off the pavement. During the excursion the airplane struck a parked airplane and then hit a small building. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 PDT
Nearest AirportKamiah Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width90 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-38-112
Tail NumberN939RG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClearwater Valley Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 57
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time16:52
Weather SourceWFAC