# NTSB CHI03LA024: Piper PA-22-108, N4723Z, Coffeyville, KS, November 23, 2002 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: November 23, 2002, 13:20 local (19:20 UTC) - Place: Coffeyville, KS - Coordinates: 37.093334, -95.571662 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.0933&lon=-95.5717&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report February 5, 2004 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA - Wichita FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 56131 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI03LA024 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/56131/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA024 ## Probable cause The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the maneuver to avoid an unconfirmed object on the side of the runway. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Abrupt maneuver, landing - roll - maneuver to avoid obstructions - performed, pilot in command (cause) - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - Nose over, landing - roll ## Analysis During landing rollout the student pilot thought he saw something on the right side of the runway and "overcorrected" to the left losing control of the airplane. Several witnesses to the accident reported deer and other wildlife are often present at the airport. None of the witnesses reported any wildlife or obstructions being present at the time of the accident. ## Factual narrative On November 23, 2002, at 1320 central standard time, a Piper PA-22-108, N4723Z, piloted by a student pilot, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over while landing at the Coffeyville Municipal Airport (CFV), Coffeyville, Kansas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The solo-instructional flight was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The local flight departed CFV at 1300 and was returning at the time of the accident. According to a written statement provided by the pilot, while on landing rollout he "thought [he] saw something on the right side of the runway." The pilot stated he "overcorrected to the left and went off the left side of the runway and the plane overturned." The pilot reported deer had been sighted around the airport the weekend prior to the accident. A witness to the accident reported the "main gear touched down first then the nose gear. After the aircraft settled, the path of [the] rollout went to the right then left for a short distance then back to the right." The witness reported the "tail [of the airplane] comes up [and] the left main gear leaves the ground, this continues until the right wing tip contacts the runway." The witness stated the propeller struck the ground and the airplane flipped over on its back. The witness made no mention of any wildlife or obstructions on or near the runway. Several witnesses to the accident reported deer and other wildlife are often present at the airport. None of the witnesses reported any wildlife or obstructions being present at the time of the accident. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N4723Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4723Z), registered now, S/N 22-8268, built 1961 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA-22-108 - Registry model: [Piper PA-22-108](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-108) (registry code 7102204) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 22-8268 - Engines: Lycoming O-235-C1B 108 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Registered owner: William S. Martin - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, March 12, 2002 - Departed: CFV, Coffeyville, KS - Destination: CFV, Coffeyville, KS - Airport: CFV, Coffeyville Municipal Airport, runway 17, 5,000 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 58; injuries: none; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review September 21, 2002; seat: left; flight hours: 54 total, 54 in this make and model, 20 as pilot in command, 11 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days, 0 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 61 °F, dew point 37 °F - Altimeter: 30.05 inHg - Observed at: CFV ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20021123035109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021123035109A), Nov 23, 2002: Piper PA22108, Coffeyville, KS, Substantial damage. (-23) Student pilot on a supervised solo made a normal approach and landing. While rolling out, student was startled by a deer. The student overcontrolled the… From the NTSB's public API. 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