20041001035439A

Accident · Minor damage

FAA accident report · Piper PA-22-160 · Medford, OR · October 1, 2004

Date: October 1, 2004 · 17:04 local
Place: Medford, OR
Airport: Medford-Jackson County
Phase of flight: Level Off Touchdown
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Minor damage
Aircraft: N2849Z
NTSB investigation: NTSBSEA05CA003
Reported as: Piper PA22160
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 415 total5 in this make and model16 in the last 90 days

N2849ZRegistered now · Piper PA-22-160S/N 22-6845 · Built 1959 Airframe modelPiper PA-22-160 Engine modelLycoming 0-320 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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(-23) On 10-01-04, N2849Z a Piper, model PA-22-160 aircraft landing at Medford airport, Medford, Oregon (mfr); left wing lifted up from crosswind and right wing contacted ground and caused the right main tire to blow. Aircraft damage to rear right spar, right main gear and right wing tip. Pilot received no injuries.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) ON 10-01-04, N2849Z A PIPER, MODEL PA-22-160 AIRCRAFT LANDING AT MEDFORD AIRPORT, MEDFORD, OREGON (MFR); LEFT WING LIFTED UP FROM CROSSWIND AND RIGHT WING CONTACTED GROUND AND CAUSED THE RIGHT MAIN TIRE TO BLOW. AIRCRAFT DAMAGE TO REAR RIGHT SPAR, RIGHT MAIN GEAR AND RIGHT WING TIP. PILOT RECEIVED NO INJURIES.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB SEA05CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMedford, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the presence of crosswinds.Oct 2, 2004 · Substantial damage