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June 17, 2018 · Piper PA 20 · N11YB
East Sound, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
East Sound, WA
Aircraft
Piper PA 20 (1950)
Tail Number
N11YB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA441
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during a left-wing-low (sideslip) landing and before touchdown, he leveled the wings, and the airplane bounced. He then increased the throttle slightly and adjusted the pitch to cushion the subsequent bounce, but the airplane veered right, exited the runway to the right, and ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, 5 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 310° at 6 knots, gusting to 12 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 34.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in a gusting, left quartering headwind.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during a left wing low (sideslip) landing and prior to touchdown, he leveled the wings, and the airplane bounced. He then increased the throttle slightly, adjusted the pitch to cushion the subsequent bounce but the airplane veered right, exited the runway to the right, and ground looped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that 5 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 310° at 6 knots, gusting 12 knots. The airplane landed on runway 34.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 PDT
Nearest AirportOrcas Island (0nm E)
Runway34
Runway Length2901 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 20
Tail NumberN11YB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 6 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time00:35
Weather SourceWFAC