N3465Z

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-160S/N: 22-7387

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 12, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA290
Location
Pella, IA
Event ID
20130521X44138
Coordinates
41.401111, -92.945831
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 directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-7387
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
PA-22-160PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-160

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LUTTER TRENT L
Address
96 7TH AVE E
City
HOVEN
State / Zip Code
SD 57450-2018
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was landing on runway 34 and the wind was from 290 degrees at 7 knots. He stated that during the landing he used a crosswind landing technique using left aileron input and right rudder input at touchdown. Within two to three airplane lengths after touching down, the airplane's right wing and main landing gear began to raise up and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot stated that he attempted to correct but the airplane exited the left side of the runway and nosed over. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions of the airplane. The airplane sustained damage to the fuselage and both wing spars.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA290