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April 4, 2017 · Piper PA 22 · N7822D

Scappoose, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 4, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Scappoose, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA 22 (1957)
Tail Number
N7822D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA199

The student pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he accomplished several takeoffs and landings on the asphalt runway during his solo flight in the pattern. He reported that, during his sixth landing, the airplane swerved to the left and subsequently swerved to the right during the landing roll. He attempted to control the airplane's direction with rudder pedal application, but he inadvertently applied the toe brakes, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both left side wing struts, the rudder, and the windscreen. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent inadvertent brake application, which resulted in a nose-over.

Full Narrative

The student pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he accomplished several takeoffs and landings to the asphalt runway during his solo flight in the pattern. He reported that during his sixth landing, the airplane swerved to the left and subsequently swerved to the right during the landing roll. He attempted to control the airplane's direction with rudder pedal application, but he inadvertently applied the toe brakes and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both left side wing struts, the rudder, and the windscreen. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 PDT
Nearest AirportScappoose Industrial Airpark (0nm NW)
Runway15
Runway Length5100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 22
Tail NumberN7822D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind270° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 37 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time03:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data