MCPHERSON JOHN G PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER
Placerville, CA — October 23, 2015
Event Information
| Date | October 23, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA030 |
| Event ID | 20151027X25911 |
| Location | Placerville, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.72250, -120.75750 |
| Airport | PLACERVILLE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MCPHERSON JOHN G |
| Model | PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER |
| 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 loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he encountered terrain induced turbulence over the runway threshold and bounced on the touchdown. During the landing roll, the left wing rose and the airplane began a "sweeping turn to the left." He attempted to correct with right rudder and brake, but the airplane exited the runway to the left, traveled about 25 feet down an embankment, and came to a stop. The right wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.