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September 22, 2020 · Piper PA 12 No Series · N7754H

Pacific City, OR

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pacific City, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA 12 No Series (1946)
Tail Number
N7754H
Operator
Ricardo Byers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA316

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, on touchdown the airplane bounced, touched down a second time and pulled to the right. He attempted to correct with elevator and left brake but was unsuccessful. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and wing lift strut. The pilot reported that after the accident, the airplane was righted and with considerable drag and right-turning tendency, the airplane was pushed to a hangar. The pilot stated that he examined the tailwheel assembly and area and did not find any damage. The pilot also removed the main landing gear tires for transport before an examination could be conducted, thus compromising the integrity of the brake assemblies and precluded an accurate postaccdent follow-up examination of the brake system.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined due to lack of available evidence.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, on touchdown the airplane bounced, touched down a second time and pulled to the right. He attempted to correct with elevator and left brake but was unsuccessful. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and wing lift strut. The pilot reported that after the accident, the airplane was righted and with considerable drag and right-turning tendency, the airplane was pushed to a hangar. The pilot stated that he examined the tailwheel assembly and area and did not find any damage. The pilot also removed the main landing gear tires for transport before an examination could be conducted, thus compromising the integrity of the brake assemblies and precluded an accurate postaccdent follow-up examination of the brake system.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 PDT
Nearest AirportPacific City State Airport (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length1860 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 12 No Series
Tail NumberN7754H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRicardo Byers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Unknown · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 54
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data