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October 13, 2018 · Piper J3C · N6048H
Camas, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Camas, WA
Aircraft
Piper J3C (1946)
Tail Number
N6048H
Operator
Shangri-La Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA027
The flight instructor reported that this was the student pilot's first solo in a tailwheel-equipped airplane and that the accident occurred during the landing roll of the fourth landing. He added that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered left. The student attempted to correct with right rudder input but overcorrected and was unable to stop the veer. The airplane continued off the runway and the left wing impacted a pole. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The instructor reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that this was the student pilot's first solo in a tailwheel equipped airplane and the accident had occurred during the landing roll of the forth landing. He added that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left. The student corrected with right rudder input, but over corrected and was unable to arrest the veer. The airplane continued off the runway and the left wing impacted a pole. The airplane sustained substantial damage to left wing. The instructor reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The investigator-in-charge made multiple attempts to contact the student pilot but was unsuccessful.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest AirportGrove Field (0nm WSW)
Runway25
Runway Length2710 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C
Tail NumberN6048H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorShangri-La Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · A-65-8 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 17 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 46
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC