N34341

Substantial
None

MEYERS OTW 160S/N: 86

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 26, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA210
Location
Tehachapi, CA
Event ID
20140526X72510
Coordinates
35.134998, -118.439163
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 the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with a fence.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MEYERS
Serial Number
86
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1943
Model / ICAO
OTW 160
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
OTW-160

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JASPER RALPH LANE
Address
15501 WAYCROSS DR
City
DIBERVILLE
State / Zip Code
MS 39532-2833
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he and his pilot rated passenger were in the pattern doing touch-and-go landings when he decided to demonstrate the procedures for a return to airport simulating a loss of engine power after takeoff (downwind landing). At 400 feet the pilot reduced power to idle and executed a 45-degree right turn back towards the runway. The airplane touched down on the main gear about halfway down the runway and immediately swerved to the left. The pilot applied full right brake and rudder control. The left wheel exited the runway on the north side. The pilot was able to maneuver the airplane back onto the runway and realized that the airplane was heading towards the drainage ditch off the end of the runway. With about 1,000 feet of runway left he applied full power and set best climb attitude, but the airplane was not able to clear the fence at the airport perimeter resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14CA210