ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353365
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| Date: | Sunday 9 May 1999 |
| Time: | 19:40 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18-L21B |
| Owner/operator: | Vincennes University |
| Registration: | N3VU |
| MSN: | 18-3987 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1954 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3505 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-290-D2 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Vincennes, IN -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KOEA) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot said he made a smooth touchdown about halfway down runway 21 (2,350 X 100) at the O'Neal Airport, Vincennes, Indiana. The pilot said that shortly after touchdown, the airplane hit a rough spot on the runway. The airplane bounced into the air, and the tail began to shift around. The pilot said that he couldn't get on the brakes because he was busy trying to keep the airplane straight. The airplane veered to the right and departed the runway into a wheat field. The plane slowed, but suddenly stopped and nosed over slowly on to its back. Examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing. Factors which contributed to this accident were the pilot's long touchdown, the rough area on the runway, and the wheat field.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI99LA146
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 13:14 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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