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October 20, 2012 · Piper PA-18-105 Special · N337T

Lonoke, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 2012
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Lonoke, AR
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-105 Special
Tail Number
N337T
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA021

According to the pilot-in-command, the airplane began to yaw to the right as he was advancing the power following a three-point landing. The airplane was heading toward a ditch that bordered the runway. The pilot indicated that he tried to correct the yaw but was too late. The airplane went through the ditch, over to the crossing runway, and came to rest in a wetland area, sustaining substantial left wing tip and empennage damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the flight that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

According to the pilot in command, the airplane began to yaw to the right as power was being advanced following a three-point landing. The airplane heading was toward a ditch that bordered the runway. The pilot indicated that he tried to correct the "movement but was to late." The airplane went through that ditch, over to the crossing runway, and came to rest in a wetland area. The airplane sustained substantial left wing tip and empennage damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCountry Air Estates Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18-105 Special
Tail NumberN337T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-TC · Reciprocating · 105
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 55 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 43 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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