# NTSB CHI86LA202: Piper PA-16, N5214H, Effingham, IL, July 9, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 9, 1986, 11:15 local (16:15 UTC)
- Place: Effingham, IL
- Coordinates: 39.109077, -88.550109 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.1091&lon=-88.5501&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 13506
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI86LA202
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/13506/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA202

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - landing gear,normal brake system - corroded (cause)
  - ground loop/swerve - not corrected, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll

## Analysis

ACFT GROUND LOOPED DURING LANDING ROLL. PLT REPORTED THE RIGHT SEAT LEFT BRAKE DID NOT STOP WHEEL FROM TURNING. INSPECTION OF RIGHT SEAT BRAKES REVEALED CORRODED ALUMINUM SHUTTLE VALVE BETWEEN THE CO-PILOT AND PILOT BRAKE LINES WHICH PREVENTED TRANSFER OF BRAKING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5214H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5214H), registered now, S/N 16-15, built 1949 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-16
- Registry model: [Piper PA-16](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-16) (registry code 7101602) (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: 16-15
- Airframe hours: 990
- Engines: LYCOMING O-290D 125 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Vagabond Flight Corp.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, May 19, 1986, 11 hours before
- Departed: H84, FLORA, IL
- Airport: 1H2, Effingham Co Memorial, runway 19, 3,400 × 60 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 60; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: right; flight hours: 595 total, 3 in this make and model, 3 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 230° at 8 knots, gusting 9
- Visibility: 12 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 82 °F

## 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 19860709040049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860709040049A), Jul 9, 1986: Piper PA16, Effingham, IL, Substantial damage. Aircraft groundlooped during landing. Brake shuttle valve found corroded. Brake system not original equipment.

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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