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April 15, 2019 · Kaminskas RTH Jungster 1 I · N3243
Lebanon, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lebanon, IN
Aircraft
Kaminskas RTH Jungster 1 I (1972)
Tail Number
N3243
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA215
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, about 30 minutes into the flight, the oil pressure gauge needle entered the yellow (caution) arc. The pilot decided to make a precautionary landing at the nearest airport and to land on the grass on the right side of the asphalt runway. Before landing, he overflew the grass surface twice and then conducted a touch-and-go landing to assess the surface condition. The third approach and landing were normal, but during the landing roll, the main landing gear wheels encountered "a soft patch of muddy soil," and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that the only mechanical malfunction that occurred was specific to the oil pressure gauge.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Terrain-Wet/muddy terrain-Decision related to condition - C
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that about 30 minutes into the flight, the oil pressure gauge needle entered the yellow (caution) arc. The pilot made a precautionary landing at the nearest airport. However, he decided to land on the grass on the right side of the asphalt runway. Before landing, he overflew the grass surface to evaluate the surface condition, and he performed a touch-and-go to further assess the surface condition. The third approach and the landing were normal, but during the landing roll, the main landing gear wheels encountered, "a soft patch of muddy soil," and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that the only mechanical malfunction that occurred, was specific to the oil pressure gauge.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 EDT
Nearest AirportBoone County (0nm S)
Runway36
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKaminskas RTH Jungster 1 I
Tail NumberN3243
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC