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October 7, 2018 · Piper PA 16 No Series · N49WV
Manchester, WV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Manchester, WV
Aircraft
Piper PA 16 No Series (1949)
Tail Number
N49WV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA018
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while on final approach, he noticed a vehicle stopped short of the runway on a road that intersected the runway. After touchdown, while taxiing and about 40 ft from the intersection, the vehicle slowly drove on the runway. The pilot veered the airplane left to avoid the vehicle, and the airplane exited the runway to the left. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot added that he assumed that the driver could see the landing airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
A vehicle's incursion onto an active runway, which resulted in an evasive action by the pilot landing an airplane on that runway and a subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, while on final approach, he noticed a vehicle stopped short of the runway, on a road that intersects the runway. After touchdown, while taxiing, about 40 feet from the intersection, the vehicle slowly drove on the runway and, to avoid the vehicle, the pilot veered the airplane left and the airplane exited the runway to the left on the adjacent field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot added that he assumed that the driver had visual of the landing airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:11 EDT
Nearest AirportHERRON (0nm S)
Runway22
Runway Length2030 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 16 No Series
Tail NumberN49WV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-C2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time17:51
Weather SourceWFAC