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September 19, 2009 · Aviat Aircraft A-1C-180 · N52PH
Princeton, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Princeton, MN
Aircraft
Aviat Aircraft A-1C-180
Tail Number
N52PH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA596
The pilot stated that during landing the airplane's tail began to "oscillate" when it contacted the runway. The airplane then drifted off the right side of the runway and the right main landing gear wheel encountered the adjacent terrain. The airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage that included wrinkling of the left wing skin, damage to the vertical stabilizer, and damage to the left side of the fuselage near the windshield. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were uninjured. No mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation were noted.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during landing on runway 15 (3,900 feet by 75 feet, asphalt) the airplane's tail began to "oscillate" when it contacted the runway. The airplane then "drifted" off the right side of the runway where the right main landing gear wheel encountered the adjacent terrain. The airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage that included wrinkling of the left wing skin, damage to the vertical stabilizer, and damage to the left side of the fuselage near the windshield. The pilot and pilot rated passenger were uninjured. No mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation were noted.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:25 CDT
Nearest AirportPrinceton Municipal (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat Aircraft A-1C-180
Tail NumberN52PH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · o-360-A1P · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 59
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time15:13
Weather SourceWFAC