N1264C

Substantial
None

Piper PA-22/20S/N: 22-1060

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 4, 2008
NTSB Number
DFW08CA181
Location
Peyton, CO
Event ID
20080905X01384
Coordinates
38.945556, -104.569725
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

Landing gear collapse during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-1060
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
PA-22/20PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COULTER CLINT C
Address
14864 FM 296
City
TEXLINE
State / Zip Code
TX 79087-2904
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the tailwheel-equipped airplane's left main gear began to shake violently and a pronounced wobble was observed with the left wheel. The airplane then began to swerve to the right. The pilot attempted to arrest the swerve to no avail. The left main landing gear subsequently collapsed, and the left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot further reported that the winds were calm at the time of the accident. Post accident inspection of the landing gear did not determine if there was a mechanical failure or malfunction.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW08CA181