Casualties unknown

Aircraft Veers Right During Landing into Irrigation Ditch (N2663A)

Colusa, CA, US

On June 7, 1982, a Piper PA-18 (registration N2663A) operated by Lonnie Roger Osberg was involved in an aviation accident near Colusa, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a three-point landing in calm wind, an aircraft veered right after main gear touchdown. Despite full left rudder and brake, it entered an irrigation ditch. Post-accident inspection revealed a separated inner tube valve stem, indicating possible tire slippage on the rim.

Accident Details

The pilot reported that during a three-point landing in calm wind conditions, the aircraft veered to the right as soon as the main gear touched down. The pilot stated that he applied full left rudder and brake, but to no avail. The plane continued to the right and went into an irrigation ditch.

Post-Accident Inspection

The pilot reported that after the accident, he took the hub cap off the wheel and the inner tube valve stem fell out. He believed the tire had slipped on the rim and cut the stem.

Aircraft and Occupants

The source did not specify aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, occupants, injuries, or damage. No further details are available.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03556. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.