2007-07-16: Piper PA-18-150 — Ontario, OR

Casualties unknown • Ontario, OR, US

Probable cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control during landing.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot departed the airport for a local flight, and returned after approximately fifty minutes to practice landings. During the second landing, the aircraft, which was equipped with "31 inch bushwheels," bounced upon touchdown. The pilot then advanced the throttle to recover from the bounce. The aircraft touched down again, on centerline, but on all three wheels at once. The aircraft swerved to the left, the right gear collapsed and the wing impacted the ground. The aircraft came to a rest in an upright position.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2007-07-16 Piper PA-18-150 accident near Ontario, OR?

The pilot departed the airport for a local flight, and returned after approximately fifty minutes to practice landings. During the second landing, the aircraft, which was equipped with "31 inch bushwheels," bounced upon touchdown. The pilot then advanced the throttle to recover from the bounce. The aircraft touched…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2007-07-16 involved a Piper PA-18-150, registration N7474L, at Ontario, OR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070731X01066. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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