BOEING PT 13
Skagit, WA — September 28, 2017
Event Information
| Date | September 28, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA564 |
| Event ID | 20170928X72326 |
| Location | Skagit, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.47055, -122.42167 |
| Airport | SKAGIT RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | PT 13 |
| 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 failure to maintain clearance from airport lighting during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot in the high-performance, tailwheel-equipped bi-plane, he landed on a turf airstrip which he described as, "long and wide and there was no wind."
During the landing roll, he piloted the airplane along the right edge of the runway, and the lower right wing struck a precision approach path indicator (PAPI) control box.
The pilot reported that the accident was caused by a lack of situational awareness during the landing roll.
The PAPI lights are identified in the airport facility directory.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower right-wing spar.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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.