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March 23, 2019 · Piper PA 12 No Series · N2733M
Mecosta, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mecosta, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA 12 No Series (1946)
Tail Number
N2733M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA178
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he landed the airplane on the turf runway in variable wind conditions. During the landing roll, the airplane veered right and exited the right side of the runway. The airplane struck a runway cone and a windsock pole. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The weather reporting station at the nearest airport, about 24 miles from the accident site, reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 340° at 7 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 36.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in impact with a windsock pole.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he had landed on the turf runway in variable wind conditions. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right and exited the right side of the runway. The airplane struck a lighted runway cone and a windsock pole. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The weather reporting station at the nearest airport reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 340° at 7 knots. The pilot landed on runway 36.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EDT
Nearest AirportCanadian Lakes (0nm SE)
Runway36
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 12 No Series
Tail NumberN2733M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 18 C
Altimeter29.39 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC