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May 11, 2021 · Piper PA-18-105 Special · N7296K
Coeur D' Alene, ID
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Coeur D' Alene, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-105 Special (1950)
Tail Number
N7296K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA190
The flight instructor of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during a 3-point landing, with the student pilot at the flight controls, during the landing roll, the airplane veered left and exited the runway. The flight instructor applied full brakes to no avail. The airplane struck a berm, collapsed the left main landing gear and the left wing was substantially damaged when it impacted the surface. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during a 3-point landing, with the student pilot at the flight controls, during the landing roll, the airplane veered left and exited the runway. The flight instructor applied full brakes to no avail. The airplane struck a berm, collapsed the left main landing gear and the left wing was substantially damaged when it impacted the surface. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 PDT
Nearest AirportCoeur D' Alene-Pappy Boyington (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length5400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-105 Special
Tail NumberN7296K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 22 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 36 F
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time10:56
Weather SourceWFAC