N82PL

Substantial
None

AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1CS/N: 3047

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 18, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA456
Location
McArthur, CA
Event ID
20090918X95558
Coordinates
41.456665, -120.622497
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing due to animals unexpectedly running onto the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC
Serial Number
3047
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
A-1CHUSK
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A-1C-200

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OILAR AGRICULTURAL SERVICES
Address
641-310 STATE HIGHWAY 299 E
City
MCARTHUR
State / Zip Code
CA 96056-8644
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot, who was located in the front seat of the tail wheel equipped airplane, had just completed two uneventful full stop landings at the private grass airstrip. The pilot in the rear seat then took the controls, and departed with the intention of performing a full stop landing. The rear seated pilot stated that during the landing, cattle ran from behind a line of trees, and onto the runway. He did not have enough separation from the cattle to perform a go-around, so he aggressively applied the brakes. The airplane subsequently nosed over causing substantial damage to the wings.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA456