Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Spokane, Washington
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
Location: Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Accident Number: WPR22LA118
Date and Time: March 7, 2022, 18:30 Local
Registration: N6755B
Aircraft: Piper PA-22-150
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Collision during takeoff/land
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing the airplane bounced, he added power and landed a second time about halfway down the runway. Subsequently, he lost directional control which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion. The left wing, left horizontal stabilizer and left elevator were substantially damaged.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with 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 improper landing flare, and bounced landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.
Findings
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained
Aircraft Landing flare - Not attained/maintained
Factual Information
History of Flight
Landing-flare/touchdown Collision during takeoff/land (Defining event)
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 35,Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Single-engine sea
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: None
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present:
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: March 3, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: June 8, 2021
Flight Time: (Estimated) 138 hours (Total, all aircraft), 28.6 hours (Total, this make and model), 82 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 28.6 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 19.8 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 6.1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N6755B
Model/Series: PA-22-150 NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: None
Serial Number: 22-4089
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: June 16, 2021 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1800 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 35 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 2116 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: C91A installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-320-A1A
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 150 Horsepower
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: 2337 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 18:30 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 0°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 5000 ft AGL
Visibility:
Lowest Ceiling: Broken
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: Unknown / Unknown
Wind Direction: 300°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: Unknown / Unknown
Altimeter Setting:
Temperature/Dew Point: 2.2°C
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Salmon, ID (SMN)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Bonners Ferry, ID
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 15:50 Local
Type of Airspace: Class E
Airport Information
Airport: Boundary County Airport 65S
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 2337 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 02
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4000 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing:
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 48.726447,-116.2946(est)
Accident Number: WPR22LA118
Date and Time: March 7, 2022, 18:30 Local
Registration: N6755B
Aircraft: Piper PA-22-150
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N6755B
Model/Series: PA-22-150
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built:
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site:
Condition of Light:
Observation Facility, Elevation:
Observation Time:
Distance from Accident Site:
Temperature/Dew Point:
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,
Lowest Ceiling: Visibility:
Altimeter Setting:
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point:
Destination:
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 48.726447,-116.2946 (est)
