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April 24, 2010 · Piper PA-22-135 · N170JH
Hoensdale, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 24, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Hoensdale, PA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-135
Tail Number
N170JH
Operator
Vincent Peter Cianfichi Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA245
The pilot of the tailwheel airplane stated, "my touchdown was a bounce, followed by a smaller bounce. The airplane started veering left and off the runway. I applied right rudder and added power to try to straighten out when the tail came out left. I cut the power as the ground loop occurred. The airplane came to rest 180 degrees, facing south." Damage to the airplane consisted of substantial damage to the left wing spar and left elevator. The pilot added that the accident could have been prevented by making the decision to acquire more time with landings in this type of airplane prior to solo, and prior to operating on a hard surface. The pilot reported 5 hours of total experience in the make and model accident airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper final approach, resulting in a bounced landing and ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated, "my touchdown was a bounce, followed by a smaller bounce. The airplane started veering left and off the runway. I applied right rudder and added power to try to straighten out when the tail came out left. I cut the power as the ground loop occurred. The airplane came to rest 180 degrees, facing south." Damage to the airplane consisted of substantial damage to the left wing spar and left elevator. The pilot added that the accident could have been prevented by making the decision to acquire more time with landings in this type of airplane prior to solo, and prior to operating on a hard surface. The pilot reported 5 hours of total experience in the make and model accident airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCherry Ridge Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2420 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-135
Tail NumberN170JH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVincent Peter Cianfichi Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290 SERIES · Reciprocating · 140
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 27 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time16:54
Weather SourceWFAC