PIPER PA-22
St. Paul, OR — July 31, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 31, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | LAX08CA278 |
| Event ID | 20081003X17542 |
| Location | St. Paul, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.57221, -122.07079 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudged altitude, speed, and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was landing on a gravel bar. He made one full stop landing, and took off for a second landing. The winds were light, and he attempted a shorter landing. The wheels contacted the 1-foot-deep water about 30 feet before reaching the landing zone. The airplane pitched forward; he applied full back stick pressure and added power. The airplane nosed in, resulting in substantial damage to the wing and fuselage. The National Transportation Safety Board was notified of the accident on August 25, 2008.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.