N7474L

Substantial
None

Piper PA-18-150S/N: 15-7509069

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 16, 2007
NTSB Number
SEA07CA206
Location
Ontario, OR
Event ID
20070731X01066
Coordinates
44.022777, -117.022781
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
15-7509069
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NELSON TRAVIS E
Address
PO BOX 311
City
RICHLAND
State / Zip Code
MT 59260
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot departed the airport for a local flight, and returned after approximately fifty minutes to practice landings. During the second landing, the aircraft, which was equipped with "31 inch bushwheels," bounced upon touchdown. The pilot then advanced the throttle to recover from the bounce. The aircraft touched down again, on centerline, but on all three wheels at once. The aircraft swerved to the left, the right gear collapsed and the wing impacted the ground. The aircraft came to a rest in an upright position.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA07CA206