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October 23, 2015 · Mcpherson John G Pietenpol Aircamper NO Series · N169JG
Placerville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Placerville, CA
Aircraft
Mcpherson John G Pietenpol Aircamper NO Series (2014)
Tail Number
N169JG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA030
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he encountered terrain induced turbulence over the runway threshold and bounced on the touchdown. During the landing roll, the left wing rose and the airplane began a "sweeping turn to the left." He attempted to correct with right rudder and brake, but the airplane exited the runway to the left, traveled about 25 feet down an embankment, and came to a stop. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he encountered terrain induced turbulence over the runway threshold and bounced on the touchdown. During the landing roll, the left wing rose and the airplane began a "sweeping turn to the left." He attempted to correct with right rudder and brake, but the airplane exited the runway to the left, traveled about 25 feet down an embankment, and came to a stop. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 PDT
Nearest AirportPlacerville (0nm WSW)
Runway23
Runway Length3910 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcpherson John G Pietenpol Aircamper NO Series
Tail NumberN169JG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65-8F · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC