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July 1, 2020 · Piper PA18A-150 · N7684D
Brainerd, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Brainerd, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA18A-150 (1957)
Tail Number
N7684D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA255
The pilot had just purchased the airplane and was receiving flight instruction to satisfy insurance requirements. They decided to fly to the instructor's home and land in a field behind his house. They made a low pass and noted that there was a slight ditch with some water in it about halfway down the field. They landed beyond the ditch and the pilot noticed some trees at the end of the field that were getting closer. The pilot believed the tail was still flying when he applied slight braking to slow down. The airplane struck a bump, or bounced, and nosed over, causing substantial damage to both wings, the vertical stabilizer and rudder, the engine, and the propeller. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to land on a shortened field and his incorrect brake application. Contributing was the flight instructor's lack of oversight.
Full Narrative
The pilot had just purchased the airplane and was receiving flight instruction to satisfy insurance requirements. They decided to fly to the instructor's home and land in a field behind his house. They made a low pass and noted that there was a slight ditch with some water in it about halfway down the field. They landed beyond the ditch and the pilot noticed some trees at the end of the field that were getting closer. The pilot believed the tail was still flying when he applied slight braking to slow down. The airplane struck a bump, or bounced, and nosed over, causing substantial damage to both wings, the vertical stabilizer and rudder, the engine, and the propeller. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:55 CDT
Nearest AirportTHIESSE (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA18A-150
Tail NumberN7684D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 62 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC