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May 8, 2010 · Piper J3L · N24502
Kyle, SD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kyle, SD
Aircraft
Piper J3L
Tail Number
N24502
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA244
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane said that all three wheels were about to touch the ground during landing when he realized that the "field was softer than expected." He pulled the stick back to the stop and "was not able to apply throttle quick enough to keep tail pressure down." The airplane then nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot's report did not list any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane reference the accident flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surfa-Soft-Awareness of condition
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel airplane said that all three wheels were about to touch the ground during landing when he realized that the "field was softer than expected." He pulled the stick back to the stop and "was not able to apply throttle quick enough to keep tail pressure down." The airplane then nosed over. The pilot's report did not list any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane reference the accident flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 MDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3L
Tail NumberN24502
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · A 75-8 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Sprt
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 11 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 27 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time22:52
Weather SourceWFAC