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October 18, 2011 · Piper PA-18-150 · N8485D

Brookings, SD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Brookings, SD
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N8485D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA028

The pilot reported that the airplane encountered a wind gust during the landing roll, which lifted the left wing and caused the airplane to swerve to the right. The pilot responded with the application of full engine power to initiate an aborted landing, but the airplane encountered another wind gust that further lifted the left wing and caused the right wing to impact the ground. The airplane subsequently came to rest in a field next to the runway. The airplane's engine firewall, wings, and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded the normal operation of the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that the tailwheel equipped airplane encountered a wind gust during landing rollout on runway 35, which lifted the left wing and caused the airplane to swerve to the right. The pilot responded with the application of full engine power to initiate an aborted landing, but the airplane encountered another wind gust that further lifted the left wing and caused the right wing to impact the ground. The airplane subsequently came to rest in a field situated alongside the runway. The airplane's engine firewall, wings, and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded the normal operation of the airplane. The airport's weather station reported that the wind was from the north-northwest at 15 knots, gusting to 24 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:05 CDT
Nearest AirportBrookings Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3599 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN8485D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 15 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data