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May 20, 2018 · Piper PA 14 NO Series · N1423P
Vashon, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Vashon, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA 14 NO Series (1948)
Tail Number
N1423P
Operator
Kanakanak Fisheries
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA290
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, his right foot inadvertently applied pressure to both rudder pedals during the takeoff roll. The airplane exited the left side of the runway, and the left wing struck a tree. The airplane ground looped to the left, and the right wingtip struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, elevator, and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll due to his right foot inadvertently applying pressure to both rudder pedals.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, his right foot inadvertently applied pressure to the right and left rudder pedals during the takeoff roll at night. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and the left wing struck a tree. The airplane ground-looped to the left and the right wing tip struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, the elevator and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 PDT
Nearest AirportVashon Muni (0nm NE)
Runway17
Runway Length2001 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 14 NO Series
Tail NumberN1423P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKanakanak Fisheries
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 61 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time02:53
Weather SourceWFAC