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August 21, 2015 · Piper PA 18-150 · N18LP
Labelle, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Labelle, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA 18-150 (1957)
Tail Number
N18LP
Operator
Low & Slow Aviation Ventures
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA254
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that he touched down in the grass adjacent to the paved runway. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered a low spot in the runway with about 3 to 4 inches of standing water. The wheels dug into the terrain and the airplane nosed over coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder, horizontal stabilizer, and left wing strut. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that he should make it standard practice to make an inspection pass of the runway whenever he is landing on turf to determine the condition of the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that he touched down in the grass adjacent to the paved runway. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered a low spot in the runway with about 3 to 4 inches of standing water. The wheels dug into the terrain and the airplane nosed over coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder, horizontal stabilizer, and left wing strut. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that he should make it standard practice to make an inspection pass of the runway whenever he is landing on turf to determine the condition of the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportLa Belle Muni (0nm NW)
Runway14
Runway Length5254 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 18-150
Tail NumberN18LP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLow & Slow Aviation Ventures
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:36
Weather SourceWFAC