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August 25, 2011 · Tubbs S/Performance PA-18 225DD · N727WW
Mile Hi Landing Strip, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mile Hi Landing Strip, ID
Aircraft
Tubbs S/Performance PA-18 225DD
Tail Number
N727WW
Operator
John Gregory
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11LA436
The left landing gear collapsed during landing on a remote grass/turf airstrip. After the landing gear collapsed, the airplane veered to the left and impacted a tree. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane during the flight. The reason for the landing gear collapse was not determined.
NTSB Probable Cause
The collapse of the left landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
On August 25, 2011, at 1030 mountain daylight time, a Tubbs S/Performance Air PA-18 225DD, N727WW, landing gear collapsed during landing at Mile Hi Landing Strip, Idaho. The private pilot operated the airplane under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot was not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight originated at Big Creek, Idaho, at 1000. The pilot stated that the left-hand landing gear collapsed during landing on runway 19 at Mile Hi Landing Strip. After the landing gear collapsed, the airplane veered to the left and impacted a tree. The landing strip was an unimproved grass/turf strip located in a remote area. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MDT
Nearest AirportMILEHI (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length1100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTubbs S/Performance PA-18 225DD
Tail NumberN727WW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Gregory
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C4P · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:30
Weather SourcePILO