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June 28, 2015 · Piper PA 28-180 180 · N9069J
Novato, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 28, 2015
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Novato, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA 28-180 180 (1966)
Tail Number
N9069J
Operator
Rmg Partners
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA149
The pilot reported that during the landing the airplane bounced several times while attempting to compensate for a right quartering crosswind. The pilot stated that he believed the landing gear had failed as a result of the hard landing and, "intentionally guided the plane off the runway into the grass, in fear of an explosion." As a result of the runway excursion, the airplane impacted a ditch and sustained substantial damage as the left wing separated from the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to or during flight that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper pitch control which resulted in a bounced landing, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing the airplane bounced several times while attempting to compensate for a right quartering crosswind. The pilot stated that he believed the landing gear had failed as a result of the hard landing and, "intentionally guided the plane off the runway into the grass, in fear of an explosion." As a result of the runway excursion, the airplane impacted a ditch and sustained substantial damage as the left wing separated from the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to or during flight that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 PDT
Nearest AirportNOVATO (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 28-180 180
Tail NumberN9069J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRmg Partners
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · Minor
Crew 2Minor
Crew 3None
Crew 4None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC