Accident Details
Date
Friday, June 14, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA271
Location
Salmon, ID
Event ID
20130616X52756
Coordinates
44.967777, -114.732780
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's decision to land on a wet grass airstrip, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse after a collision with rough terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SP AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
600 PAVEL CT
City
MOSCOW
State / Zip Code
ID 83843-9290
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing rollout on the wet grass runway, the left main landing gear collapsed after it struck a mud hole. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The left elevator and horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA271