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September 2, 2018 · Piper PA 12 No Series · N4077M

Rexburg, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rexburg, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA 12 No Series (1947)
Tail Number
N4077M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA522

The pilot reported that, during touchdown, the tailwheel-equipped airplane bounced and veered right. He overcorrected with left rudder, and the airplane veered left, so he applied right rudder, but the airplane continued left. He then applied full power to go around, but the airplane departed the runway, struck a perimeter fence, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane bouncing and a subsequent loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and impact with a fence.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, during touchdown, the tailwheel equipped airplane bounced and veered right. He overcorrected with left rudder and the airplane veered left, so he applied right rudder, but the airplane continued left. He then applied full power to go around, but the airplane departed the runway, struck a perimeter fence, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. 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, about five minutes after the accident, the wind was 170º at 6 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 17. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1, as requested.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:48 MDT
Nearest AirportRexburg-Madison County (0nm ESE)
Runway17
Runway Length4204 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 12 No Series
Tail NumberN4077M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data