Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA392
Location
Kamiah, ID
Event ID
20090812X41618
Coordinates
46.219722, -116.013610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N939RG
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-81A0070
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CLEARWATER VALLEY AERO CLUB INC
Address
121 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
KAMIAH
State / Zip Code
ID 83536-5251
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while on final for landing, the left wing dropped. As he attempted to correct it, the left main landing gear contacted the runway. The airplane bounced and skipped to the left side of the runway, then veered off the pavement. During the excursion the airplane struck a parked airplane and then hit a small building. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA392