PIPER PA-22-135
Hoensdale, PA — April 24, 2010
Event Information
| Date | April 24, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA245 |
| Event ID | 20100427X55640 |
| Location | Hoensdale, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.50917, -75.25083 |
| Airport | Cherry Ridge Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-135 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper final approach, resulting in a bounced landing and ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated, "my touchdown was a bounce, followed by a smaller bounce. The airplane started veering left and off the runway. I applied right rudder and added power to try to straighten out when the tail came out left. I cut the power as the ground loop occurred. The airplane came to rest 180 degrees, facing south." Damage to the airplane consisted of substantial damage to the left wing spar and left elevator. The pilot added that the accident could have been prevented by making the decision to acquire more time with landings in this type of airplane prior to solo, and prior to operating on a hard surface. The pilot reported 5 hours of total experience in the make and model accident airplane.
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.