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July 7, 2019 · Donald Bernard Higgs Pietenpol · N7169K
Anacortes, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anacortes, WA
Aircraft
Donald Bernard Higgs Pietenpol (1991)
Tail Number
N7169K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA396
The pilot reported that this was the first test flight after the experimental, amateur-built airplane had been reassembled following purchase and transport. The pilot performed two high-speed taxi runs, he back taxied, and then he took off. During the landing roll, "the left front landing gear attachment lugs broke off the mount fitting." The pilot lost directional control of the airplane, and it ground looped to the right. The airplane entered a ditch and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing aft lift strut. The left main landing gear attachment was not examined; therefore, the reason for its failure could not be determined.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the left main landing gear attachment point during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the attachment was not examined, which resulted in a loss of directional control, collision with a drainage culvert, and a subsequent nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the experimental amateur-built, tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, this was the first test flight after the airplane had been reassembled following purchase and transport. The pilot performed two high-speed taxi runs, he back taxied and subsequently took off. During the landing roll, "the left front landing gear attachment lugs broke off the mount fitting." The pilot lost directional control of the airplane and ground-looped to the right. The airplane entered a ditch and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing aft lift strut.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 PDT
Nearest AirportAnacortes (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3015 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDonald Bernard Higgs Pietenpol
Tail NumberN7169K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFord · Model B · Reciprocating · 50
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 54
Altimeter0
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC