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June 19, 2010 · Piper PA-11 · N4969M
Leander, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Leander, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-11
Tail Number
N4969M
Operator
Campbell David
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA419
While on a low final approach, the airplane encountered a downdraft over an area of trees. The pilot initiated full engine power; however, the airplane continued to settle until the right landing gear impacted the top branches of a tree. The pilot was able to continue the approach and landed successfully. Once back to the hangar the pilot exited the airplane and discovered that the fuselage had sustained structural damage during the impact.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
While on a low final approach, the tailwheel-equipped single-engine airplane experienced a downdraft over an area of trees. The pilot initiated full engine power; however, the airplane continued to settle until the right landing gear impacted the top branches of a tree. The pilot was able to continue the approach and landed successfully. Once back to the hangar the pilot exited the airplane and discovered that the fuselage had sustained structural damage during the impact.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportKittie Hill (0nm)
Runway17
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-11
Tail NumberN4969M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCampbell David
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C-85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO