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December 16, 2019 · John Sample Bearhawk No Series · N719JS

Nampa, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 16, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Nampa, ID
Aircraft
John Sample Bearhawk No Series (2008)
Tail Number
N719JS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA043

According to the pilot, after an uneventful flight, he verified the current weather conditions about 10 miles from the airport and subsequently entered the airport traffic pattern, at which point he chose to land on a grassy area between the runway and taxiway. The airplane touched down normally, but during the landing roll, the pilot saw an obstacle in the middle of the grassy area. The pilot was unable to react before the right main landing gear impacted a knoll, and the airplane ground looped. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in impact with a knoll and a subsequent ground-loop.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, after an uneventful flight, he verified the current weather conditions about 10 miles from the airport and subsequently entered the airport traffic pattern, at which point he elected to conduct a "grass landing." The airplane touched down normally, but during the landing roll he observed an obstacle in the middle of the "runway." The pilot was unable to react before the right main landing gear impacted a knoll and the airplane ground looped. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing was substantially damaged. The airplane landed on an area of grass between the runway and taxiway when it impacted the grass knoll. According to the airport manager, pilots are advised to land and takeoff on published runways only as prescribed under the airport policy page of the airport's website. This information is not available in the airport's chart supplement. The pilot indicated that he checked the chart supplement for pertinent airport information, which did not include any restrictions about landing on the grass area between the taxiway and runway. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PST
Nearest AirportNampa Muni (0nm ESE)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJohn Sample Bearhawk No Series
Tail NumberN719JS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming Engines · O-54-B485 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.50 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data