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October 24, 2009 · Piper PA18 A150 · N83281
Chandler, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chandler, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA18 A150
Tail Number
N83281
Operator
Chandler Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA030
According to the student pilot, the airplane started to drift to the right as he approached to land, at which time he corrected with left rudder. The student pilot stated, "As the plane touched down it entered a left turn and continued for 270 degrees before coming to a stop just off the runway." A postaccident examination revealed that the right wing had sustained substantial damage as a result of impact with terrain. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, while approaching to land the airplane started to drift to the right, at which time he corrected with left rudder. The student pilot stated, "As the plane touched down it entered a left turn and continued for 270 degrees before coming to a stop just off the runway." A post accident examination revealed that the right wing had sustained substantial damage as a result of impact with terrain. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:40 MST
Nearest AirportChandler Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway04R
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA18 A150
Tail NumberN83281
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChandler Air Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time16:47
Weather SourceWFAC