Nose Over: Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, N3681Z; Accident occurred June 22, 2020 in Monroe, Union County, North Carolina

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Additional Participating Entity:

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Charlotte, North Carolina

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

https://registry.faa.gov/N3681Z

Location: Monroe, North Carolina 

Accident Number: ERA20CA223

Date & Time: June 22, 2020, 13:34 Local

Registration: N3681Z

Aircraft: Piper PA18

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Defining Event: Nose over/nose down 

Injuries: 1 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was returning to his farm and performed both high and low "reconnaissance flights" over the farm field before landing. He stated the landing was normal until the airplane struck some taller weeds in the field and nosed over, substantially damaging the tail. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He stated that he had not expected the weeds to be so high and that cutting all vegetation in the landing area might have prevented the accident.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:

The pilot's inadequate assessment of the landing area, which resulted in the airplane's encounter with tall weeds during landing and a subsequent nose-over.

Findings

Personnel issues Identification/recognition - Pilot

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot

Environmental issues (general) - Awareness of condition

Environmental issues (general) - Effect on equipment

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-landing roll Nose over/nose down (Defining event)

Landing-landing roll Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport; Commercial; Flight instructor

Age: 48, Male

Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea; Multi-engine land; Multiengine sea

Seat Occupied: Front

Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter 

Restraint Used: 4-point

Instrument Rating(s): Airplane

Second Pilot Present: No

Instructor Rating(s): Airplane multi-engine; Airplane single-engine; Instrument airplane

Toxicology Performed: No

Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations 

Last FAA Medical Exam: May 5, 2020

Occupational Pilot: Yes 

Last Flight Review or Equivalent: October 14, 2019

Flight Time: 2437.3 hours (Total, all aircraft), 300.1 hours (Total, this make and model), 2299.3 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 38.2 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 23.5 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper

Registration: N3681Z

Model/Series: PA18 150 

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Year of Manufacture: 1960 

Amateur Built: No

Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 

Serial Number: 18-7410

Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel

Seats: 2

Date/Type of Last Inspection: January 13, 2020 100 hour Certified 

Max Gross Wt.: 1750 lbs

Time Since Last Inspection: 11 Hrs

Engines: 1 Reciprocating

Airframe Total Time: 2665.9 Hrs as of last inspection

Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming

ELT: C126 installed, not activated 

Engine Model/Series: O-320 A3B

Registered Owner: 

Rated Power: 150 Horsepower

Operator: On file

Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC) 

Condition of Light: Day

Observation Facility, Elevation: EQY,683 ft msl

Distance from Accident Site: 2 Nautical Miles

Observation Time: 12:53 Local

Direction from Accident Site: 44°

Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear

Visibility: 10 miles

Lowest Ceiling: None

Visibility (RVR):

Wind Speed/Gusts: 10 knots / 17 knots 

Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: Unknown / Unknown

Wind Direction: 210°

Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: Unknown / Unknown

Altimeter Setting: 30.02 inches Hg

Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C / 21°C

Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation

Departure Point: Monroe, NC (EQY)

Type of Flight Plan Filed: None

Destination: Monroe, NC

Type of Clearance: None

Departure Time: 13:20 Local 

Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Charlotte-Monroe Executive EQY

Runway Surface Type: Grass/turf

Airport Elevation: 682 ft msl 

Runway Surface Condition: Vegetation

Runway Used: 

IFR Approach: None

Runway Length/Width:

VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop; Traffic pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries:

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries: N/A 

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 None

Latitude, Longitude: 34.998889,-80.644165

Champion 7EC, N9891B: Accidents occurred July 03, 2020 and July 06, 2016

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board 

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: 

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket 

https://registry.faa.gov/N9891B 

  

Location: Port O'Connor, Texas 

Accident Number: CEN20LA260

Date & Time: July 3, 2020, 12:15 Local

Registration: N9891B

Aircraft: Champion 7EC

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Defining Event: Loss of engine power (partial)

Injuries: 2 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot departed on a local flight along the coastline. About 15 minutes into the flight, the engine lost power. The airplane would not hold altitude and impacted terrain and brush about 400 yards from the coastline and a small postcrash fire developed in the engine compartment. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the wing struts and bottom fuselage.

Examination of the engine found that the No. 3 intake valve was stuck in the open position. A reason for the stuck valve was not identified. It was also noted that the valve springs on all the cylinders were weak; however, it could not be determined if this was due to heat from the engine compartment fire. No other pre-impact abnormalities were found.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:

The loss of engine power due to a stuck intake valve.

Findings

Aircraft Recip eng cyl section - Malfunction

History of Flight

Enroute-cruise Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail

Enroute-cruise Loss of engine power (partial) (Defining event)

Factual Information

On July 3, 2020, about 1215 central daylight time, a Champion 7EC airplane, N9891B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Port O'Connor, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

According to the pilot, after adding fuel to the airplane, he departed from the Calhoun County Airport (KPKV) and flew along the coastline. About 15 minutes into the flight, the engine lost power. He established best glide airspeed and turned the airplane towards land. The airplane would not hold altitude and impacted terrain and brush about 400 yards from the coastline.

A small post-crash fire developed in the engine compartment; substantial damaged was noted to the wing struts and bottom fuselage. Damage was also found on the main landing gear and propeller. The wreckage was recovered to a hangar and an engine examination was conducted. The examination found that the No. 3 intake valve was stuck in the open position. A reason for the stuck valve was not identified. It was also noted that the valve springs on all the cylinders were weak; however, it could not be determined if this was due to heat from the post-crash engine compartment fire. No other pre-impact abnormalities were found.

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial

Age: 37

Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine land

Seat Occupied: Front

Other Aircraft Rating(s): Gyroplane; Helicopter

Restraint Used:

Instrument Rating(s): Airplane

Second Pilot Present: No

Instructor Rating(s): None

Toxicology Performed: No

Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations 

Last FAA Medical Exam: January 28, 2019

Occupational Pilot: No 

Last Flight Review or Equivalent: December 5, 2018

Flight Time: 1061 hours (Total, all aircraft), 41 hours (Total, this make and model), 925 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 4 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Champion 

Registration: N9891B

Model/Series: 7EC No Series 

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Year of Manufacture: 1958 

Amateur Built: No

Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 

Serial Number: 211

Landing Gear Type: 

Tailwheel Seats:

Date/Type of Last Inspection: September 24, 2019 Annual 

Certified Max Gross Wt.:

Time Since Last Inspection:

Engines: Reciprocating

Airframe Total Time: 3026 Hrs at time of accident 

Engine Manufacturer: Continental

ELT: Installed, not activated 

Engine Model/Series: O-200

Registered Owner: 

Rated Power: 100 Horsepower

Operator: On file

Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)

Condition of Light: Day

Observation Facility, Elevation: KPKV 

Distance from Accident Site:

Observation Time: 12:15 Local

Direction from Accident Site:

Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 3700 ft AGL 

Visibility 10 miles

Lowest Ceiling: Visibility (RVR):

Wind Speed/Gusts: 6 knots / Turbulence Type

Forecast/Actual:  /

Wind Direction: 230° 

Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /

Altimeter Setting: 30.02 inches Hg

Temperature/Dew Point: 34°C / 26°C

Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation

Departure Point: Port Lavaca, TX (KPKV) 

Type of Flight Plan Filed: None

Destination: Port O'Connor, TX

Type of Clearance: None

Departure Time: 

Type of Airspace: 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries: 1 None 

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries: N/A

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 2 None 

Latitude, Longitude: 28.445278,-96.441108(est)

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board 

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

Location: Placedo, TX
Accident Number: CEN16LA251
Date & Time: 07/06/2016, 0830 CDT
Registration:N9891B 
Aircraft:CHAMPION 7EC 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Fuel starvation
Injuries:1 None 
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

Analysis 

The airline transport pilot was conducting the first flight in the airplane after an extended period of inactivity. The pilot reported that, about 10-15 minutes after takeoff, the engine sputtered. He applied carburetor heat and checked the position of the fuel selector and the magnetos. The engine operation smoothed out; however, a short time later, the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot conducted a forced landing in a corn field, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe.

A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the fuel line between the fuel strainer and the carburetor was deteriorated and leaking fuel, and the fuel selector was rigged in such a way that it would only open about 25%, which limited the amount of fuel flowing to the engine. The mechanic who signed off the airplane's most recent annual inspection, which was completed the month before the accident, reported that the airplane's owner assisted with the inspection, and that he did not verify the owner's work before endorsing the annual inspection. 

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: 
The inadequate annual inspection of the fuel system that failed to detect a deteriorated fuel line and a misrigged fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's failure to verify the work completed by the owner before endorsing the annual inspection. 

Findings

Aircraft
Fuel - Incorrect service/maintenance (Cause)
Fuel distribution - Inadequate inspection (Cause)

Personnel issues
Scheduled/routine maintenance - Maintenance personnel (Cause)
Post maintenance inspection - Maintenance personnel (Factor)

Factual Information

On July 6, 2016, at 0830 central daylight time, a Champion 7EC, N9891B, landed in a corn field in Placedo, Texas, following a loss of engine power. The airline transport rated pilot was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Tanners Airport (9TE4), Port Lavaca, Texas, about 0820, with an intended destination of the Victoria Regional Airport (VCT), Victoria, Texas.

The pilot reported the airplane had not been flown for some time while the wings were removed and reskinned, and an annual inspection was completed. The pilot stated he was flying the airplane to VCT so a new weight and balance could be calculated.

The airplane was fueled with 20 gallons of fuel about 1 ½ weeks prior to the accident and it had about 1 hour of ground run time since the refueling. The pilot reported he ran the engine for about 10 minutes prior to takeoff and it operated normally. He also checked the magneto and carburetor heat operation during the engine run-up. The takeoff, climb, and initial cruise were normal. About 10 to 15 minutes into the flight, the engine sputtered. He applied carburetor heat, and checked the position of the fuel selector and the magnetos. The engine operation smoothed out and a short time later, the engine lost power.

The pilot stated that due to his low altitude, he didn't have a lot of choices on where to land, so he chose a corn field. During the forced landing, the right main landing gear was buckled, which resulted in damage to the airframe structural tubing.

A postaccident examination of the airplane was conducted by an inspector from the San Antonio Flight Standards District Office. The inspector reported the airplane had been in storage since 1996. The examination revealed the fuel line between the fuel strainer and the carburetor was deteriorated and leaking fuel. The fuel selector was rigged in such a way that it would only open about 25% of the way. Air pressure was applied to the fuel line from the fuel tanks and back pressure was noted. The fuel selector valve was manually opened by by-passing the fuel selector handle, the air flowed through to the fuel line. An old gasket was on the fuel strainer and debris was found in the fuel bowl. In addition, there was a large insect nest in engine compartment.

The airframe and powerplant mechanic with inspection authority who signed off on the last annual inspection reported the airplane owner assisted with the annual inspection in June 2016, and the mechanic did not verify the work. 

History of Flight

Enroute
Fuel starvation (Defining event)

Landing-flare/touchdown
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline Transport
Age: 68, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used: Lap Only
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Multi-engine; Airplane Single-engine; Instrument Airplane
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 09/15/2015
Occupational Pilot:Yes 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 10/16/2015
Flight Time:  13525 hours (Total, all aircraft), 20 hours (Total, this make and model), 11200 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 51 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 20 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: CHAMPION
Registration: N9891B
Model/Series: 7EC
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1958
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 211
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 06/12/2016, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1450 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 0 Hours
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-200-A
Registered Owner: MUSCHALEK DAVID A
Rated Power: 90 hp
Operator:On file 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: VCT, 115 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 15 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1451 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 327°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Few / 2300 ft agl
Visibility:  6 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 15 knots / 23 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: / None
Wind Direction: 180°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 30.03 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 32°C / 23°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: Moderate - Haze
Departure Point: Port Lavaca, TX (9TE4)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Victoria, TX (VCT)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0820 CDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:N/A 
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 28.664167, -96.776944 (est)

Collision During Landing: Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer, N7208D; accident occurred July 4, 2020 in Tyonek, Alaska

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage, Alaska

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

https://registry.faa.gov/N7208D 

Location: Tyonek, AK
Accident Number: ANC20CA066
Date & Time: 07/04/2020, 1330 AKD
Registration: N7208D
Aircraft: Piper PA22
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Collision during takeoff/land
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during landing on a remote, unimproved airstrip, the airplane bounced, and the pilot decided to go around. During the takeoff climb, the airplane impacted tall vegetation at the end of the airstrip. The left wing and horizontal stabilizer sustained substantial damage.

The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot stated that the airstrip was sloped upward in the direction of landing, and the temperature was very warm, which limited the airplane's performance. He stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had considered the go-around limitations before attempting to land.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:

The pilot's decision to land at an unimproved airstrip with limited go-around capabilities, his improper landing flare and aborted landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear vegetation during an attempted go-around.

Findings

Environmental issues (general) - Decision related to condition

Aircraft Landing flare - Incorrect use/operation

Aircraft Altitude - Not attained/maintained

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-aborted after touchdown Collision during takeoff/land (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Flight Instructor; Commercial; Remote
Age: 33, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land; Single-engine Sea
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Unmanned (sUAS)
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Single-engine; Instrument Airplane
Toxicology Performed:No 
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 02/14/2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:  1054 hours (Total, all aircraft), 150 hours (Total, this make and model), 954 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 250 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 65 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N7208D
Model/Series: PA22 150
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1957
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 22-5032
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats:4 
Date/Type of Last Inspection:
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2000 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT:
Engine Model/Series: O-320 SERIES
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 150
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: PAEN, 92 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 47 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 2053 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 145°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 7 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction: 220°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 30.05 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 20°C / 12°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Birchwood, AK (BCV)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Birchwood, AK (BCV)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1200 AKD
Type of Airspace: Class G

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 61.220000, -152.160000 (est)

Abnormal Runway Contact: Socata TB-10 Tobago, N106G; accident occurred July 05, 2020 at Braden Airpark (N43), Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Allentown, Pennsylvania 

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

https://registry.faa.gov/N106G

Location: Easton, Pennsylvania

Accident Number: ERA20CA238

Date & Time: July 5, 2020, 17:12 Local 

Registration: N106G

Aircraft: Socata TB 10

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Defining Event: Abnormal runway contact 

Injuries: 1 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported that during landing on short final approach, the airplane "sank early" and the main landing gear hit the runway lip between the grass and where the asphalt began. The airplane’s right wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were not mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in landing short of the runway, the airplane’s landing gear contacting the runway lip, and substantial damage to the airplane’s right wing.

Findings

Aircraft Descent/approach/glide path - Not attained/maintained

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing Abnormal runway contact (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private

Age: 71

Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 

Seat Occupied: Left

Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 

Restraint Used:

Instrument Rating(s): None

Second Pilot Present: No

Instructor Rating(s): None

Toxicology Performed: No

Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations 

Last FAA Medical Exam: October 29, 2018

Occupational Pilot: 

Last Flight Review or Equivalent:

Flight Time: 1216 hours (Total, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Socata

Registration: N106G

Model/Series: TB 10 No Series 

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Year of Manufacture: 1986

Amateur Built: No

Airworthiness Certificate: Normal 

Serial Number: 596

Landing Gear Type: Tricycle

Seats: 5

Date/Type of Last Inspection: March 1, 2020 Annual

Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2535 lbs

Time Since Last Inspection: 

Engines: 1 Reciprocating

Airframe Total Time: 2650 Hrs at time of accident 

Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming

ELT: Installed 

Engine Model/Series: O&VO-360 SER

Registered Owner:

Rated Power: 180

Operator: On file

Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)

Condition of Light: Day

Observation Facility, Elevation: KABE,390 ft msl

Distance from Accident Site: 11 Nautical Miles

Observation Time: 22:51 Local 

Direction from Accident Site: 240°

Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear

Visibility 10 miles

Lowest Ceiling: None 

Visibility (RVR):

Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots / 

Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /

Wind Direction: 270° 

Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /

Altimeter Setting: 29.92 inches Hg 

Temperature/Dew Point: 32°C / 13°C

Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation

Departure Point: Elkton, MD (58M)

Type of Flight Plan Filed: None

Destination: Easton, PA (N43)

Type of Clearance: None

Departure Time: 16:31 Local

Type of Airspace:

Airport Information

Airport: Braden Airpark N43

Runway Surface Type: Asphalt

Airport Elevation: 396 ft msl

Runway Surface Condition: Dry

Runway Used: 36

IFR Approach: None

Runway Length/Width: 1956 ft / 165 ft

VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries:

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries: N/A 

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 None 

Latitude, Longitude: 40.74139,-75.2425(est)