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July 3, 2010 · Adams John R Jr PIEL Diamant · N278JA

Montezuma, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Montezuma, UT
Aircraft
Adams John R Jr PIEL Diamant
Tail Number
N278JA
Operator
Narramore Todd I
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA338

While on a cross country flight the pilot recognized that he had been using the wrong road to navigate to his destination. He decided to turn around and return to the departure airport. The pilot reported that he was concerned with the approaching night and decreasing light condition. As the amount of light continued to decrease he elected to make a precautionary landing on a road prior to reaching the departure airport. The pilot stated that either during the landing or taxi the underside of the wing was damaged by contact with a road marker. Further damage to the wing caused by contacting additional road markers occurred when the pilot taxied off the road to park the airplane and again when repositioning the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no known mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Sign/marker-Awareness of condition - C

Full Narrative

While on a cross country flight the pilot recognized that he had been using the wrong road to navigate to his destination. He decided to turn around and return to the departure airport. The pilot reported that he was concerned with the approaching night and decreasing light condition. As the amount of light continued to decrease he elected to make a precautionary landing on a road prior to reaching the departure airport. The pilot stated that either during the landing or taxi the underside of the wing was damaged by contact with a road marker. Further damage to the wing caused by contacting additional road markers occurred when the pilot taxied off the road to park the airplane and again when repositioning the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no known mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAdams John R Jr PIEL Diamant
Tail NumberN278JA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNarramore Todd I
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-346 SERIES · Reciprocating · 165
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind260° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 43 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time01:57
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data