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July 20, 2010 · Piper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · N874CC
Lucile, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Lucile, ID
Aircraft
Piper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150
Tail Number
N874CC
Operator
Rio Hirai
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA362
The airplane touched down about 200 feet from the approach end of the 900-foot-long landing strip and bounced. The pilot maneuvered the airplane back down on the ruwnay, but then decided to perform a go-around. He applied full engine power but collided with a fence during the initial climb. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a fence during the initial climb.
Full Narrative
In a written statement, the pilot reported that he had to circle the destination airport numerous times in an effort to lose altitude. The airplane touched down about 200 feet from the approach end of the landing strip and bounced. He maneuvered the airplane back down, but then decided to perform a go-around. He applied full engine power and collided with a fence during the initial climb. In the section titled "RECOMMENDATION" in the NTSB Pilot/Operator Report, form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if he didn't attempt to land at the airport, or landed softer. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. As a result of the accident, the airplane incurred damage to the firewall and wings.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:20 PDT
Nearest AirportPittsburg Landing (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length900 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150
Tail NumberN874CC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRio Hirai
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO