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August 25, 2013 · Piper PA-22-108 · N4888Z
Faribault, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Faribault, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-108
Tail Number
N4888Z
Operator
George Gleim
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA508
The pilot reported he lost directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. He reported the wind forced the airplane off the left side of the runway where it contacted two runway lights as it departed the runway pavement. The airplane struck a runway sign as it returned to the runway surface. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the elevator and fuselage. The landing was made on runway 12 and the wind reported 15 minutes prior to the accident was from 150 degrees at 16 knots gusting to 21 knots. The pilot reported there were no mechanical failures/malfunctions of the airplane before the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Runway/taxi/approach light-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he lost directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. He reported the wind forced the airplane off the left side of the runway where it contacted two runway lights as it departed the runway pavement. The airplane struck a runway sign as it returned to the runway surface. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the elevator and fuselage. The landing was made on runway 12 and the wind reported 15 minutes prior to the accident was from 150 degrees at 16 knots gusting to 21 knots. The pilot reported there were no mechanical failures/malfunctions of the airplane before the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportFaribault Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length4257 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-108
Tail NumberN4888Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeorge Gleim
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1B · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 16 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:54
Weather SourceWFAC