Pilot Debrief

PIPER/CUB CRAFTERS PA-18-150 near Lucile, ID — 2010-07-20

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Date
2010-07-20
Location
Lucile, ID, USA
Aircraft
PIPER/CUB CRAFTERS PA-18-150
Registration
N874CC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a fence during the initial climb.

NTSB narrative

The airplane touched down about 200 feet from the approach end of the 900-foot-long landing strip and bounced. The pilot maneuvered the airplane back down on the ruwnay, but then decided to perform a go-around. He applied full engine power but collided with a fence during the initial climb. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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