# NTSB CHI85LA228: Piper PA-22-150, N1644P, Osceola, WI, June 8, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 8, 1985, 14:00 local (19:00 UTC)
- Place: Osceola, WI
- Coordinates: 45.310485, -92.689178 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.3105&lon=-92.6892&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13090
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI85LA228
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13090/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA228

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, go-around (vfr)
  - weather condition - high wind (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, flight instructor(on ground) (cause)
  - judgment - poor, flight instructor(on ground) (cause)
  - lack of total experience, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - not possible, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, go-around (vfr)
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven
- Gear collapsed, go-around (vfr)

## Analysis

THE SOLO STUDENT PLT ATTEMPTED TO LAND THE ACFT WITH AN APRX 90 DEG X-WIND OF 24 KTS GUSTING TO 32 KTS. FEELING UNSURE OF THE CONDITIONS ON HIS FIRST APCH, HE DECIDED TO MAKE A GO AROUND. THIS HE SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISHED. ON HIS SECOND ATTEMPT, HE WAS ABLE TO LAND THE ACFT ON THE RWY BUT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER RWY ALIGNMENT. HE ELECTED TO GO AROUND ONCE AGAIN BUT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE ACFT DEPARTED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY WHERE IT CAME TO REST AFTER GROUND LOOPING AND COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1644P](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1644P-2013-01-31), registration cancelled 2013-01-31, S/N 22-2460, built 1954 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-22-150
- Registry model: [Piper PA-22-150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-22-150) (registry code 7102210) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 22-2460
- Airframe hours: 1
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Rex Dalzell
- Registered owner: Roger Erickson
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, June 7, 1984
- Departed: OEO
- Destination: OEO
- Airport: OEO, Osceola, runway 10, 3,000 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 38; student; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 30 total, 15 in this make and model, 12 as pilot in command, 15 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 200° at 24 knots, gusting 32
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Temperature: 95 °F, dew point 70 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: MSP, 30 nm away

## 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 19850608023359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850608023359A), Jun 8, 1985: Piper PA22150, Osceola, WI, Substantial damage. Solo student attempted crosswind landing that exceeded aircraft component. Lost control during 2 go around attempts

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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