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January 17, 2023 · Piper PA-18-150 · N41529
Brush, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Brush, CO
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150 (1989)
Tail Number
N41529
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA085
The pilot of the tail wheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, when the airplane was slowed to taxi speed, it began to drift left. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane and it exited the runway to the left. During the runway excursion, the airplane entered a snow-covered field adjacent to the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing struts and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing on runway 25 with wind variable at 20-25 knots, gusting to 35 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tail wheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, when the airplane was slowed to taxi speed, it began to drift left. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane and it exited the runway to the left. During the runway excursion, the airplane entered a snow-covered field adjacent to the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing struts and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing on runway 25 with wind variable at 20-25 knots, gusting to 35 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:44 MST
Nearest AirportBrush Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway07/2
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN41529
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C4P · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourcePILO