2000-08-20: Piper PA-18A-150 — North Plains, OR

Casualties unknown • North Plains, OR, US

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive use of brakes. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed (landing long and fast) and lack of experience in the make/model of aircraft.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot was executing a wheel landing in the PA-18A-150 following his return from a glider tow operation. Witnesses at the airport reported that the aircraft landed long on the westerly runway (approximately 1,200 feet beyond the threshold of the 2,200 foot long grass/turf strip), and was also fast. During the landing roll the aircraft nosed over. The pilot and an FAA inspector reported finding no mechanical malfunction with the aircraft. The pilot reported a total of 2 hours of flight experience in the make/model aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-08-20 Piper PA-18A-150 accident near North Plains, OR?

The pilot was executing a wheel landing in the PA-18A-150 following his return from a glider tow operation. Witnesses at the airport reported that the aircraft landed long on the westerly runway (approximately 1,200 feet beyond the threshold of the 2,200 foot long grass/turf strip), and was also fast. During the…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-08-20 involved a Piper PA-18A-150, registration N6985D, at North Plains, OR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's excessive use of brakes. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed (landing long and fast) and lack of experience in the make/model of aircraft.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X21871. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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