Pilot Debrief

Aviat A1 near Pingree, ID — 2019-06-09

Final reportGAA19CA325
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Date
2019-06-09
Location
Pingree, ID, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
Aviat A1
Registration
N35AH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper rudder application during landing on a dirt airstrip, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and subsequent nose-over

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing on a private, dirt airstrip, he lost sight of the airstrip, and the airplane veered left. Concerned the airplane would ground loop, he applied minimal right rudder. He then chose to abort the landing and applied full power. As the airplane was about to become airborne, it exited the runway to the left, and the main landing gear encountered water. The pilot reduced the engine power to idle, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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