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July 30, 2012 · Piper PA28-150 150 · N5818W
Yellow Pine, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Yellow Pine, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA28-150 150
Tail Number
N5818W
Operator
Bradley R Allen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA336
The pilot reported that his straight-in approach to the wet, grass airstrip was high and fast and that the increased speed was due to a strong tailwind. The pilot further reported that he touched down past midfield, and, when he applied the hand brake hard, the airplane veered 45 degrees to the left before impacting trees, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot stated that he could have gone around upon recognizing that the approach angle was high and that a tailwind condition existed. The pilot further stated that he could have flown over the field, observed the windsock, and landed into the wind.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an appropriate glide path, failure to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that his straight in approach to the wet, grassy airstrip was high and fast, and that the increased speed was due to a strong tailwind. The pilot further reported that he touched down passed midfield, and when he applied the hand brake hard the airplane veered 45 degrees to the left before impacting trees, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot stated that he could have gone around upon recognizing that the approach angle was high and a tailwind condition existed. The pilot further stated that he could have flown over the field, observed the windsock and landed into the wind.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 MDT
Nearest AirportJohnson Creek (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28-150 150
Tail NumberN5818W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBradley R Allen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time04:51
Weather SourceWFAC