# NTSB CHI95LA155: Piper PA-18, N1097A, Hutchinson, MN, May 19, 1995

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 19, 1995, 13:00 local (18:00 UTC)
- Place: Hutchinson, MN
- Coordinates: 44.880977, -94.369522 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.8810&lon=-94.3695&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 29, 1996
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 9889
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI95LA155
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/9889/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA155

## Probable cause

the pilot's not maintaining aircraft control.  A factor was the crosswind condition.

## 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
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - aborted landing - attempted, pilot in command
  - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE CONVENTIONAL GEAR AIRPLANE WAS LANDING ON RUNWAY 33.  THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE WIND WAS FROM 270 DEGREES AT 15 TO 20KNOTS.  WHEN THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO ABORT THE LANDING, CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE TERRAIN.

## Factual narrative

On May 19, 1995, at 1300 central daylight time, a Piper PA-18, N1097A, operated by a commercial rated pilot sustained substantial damage when directional control was lost during a landing on runway 33 at Hutchinson, Minnesota.  The pilot reported no injuries and the passenger received minor injuries.  The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions.  No flight plan was on file.  The local flight departed at approximately 1200.

The pilot stated that the wind was from 270 degrees at 15 to 20 knots at the time he was landing on runway 33.  He said he attempted to abort the landing, and during the attempt the wing impacted the ground.  He said he thought there may have been wind shear and that the airplane stalled.

A weather observation taken at the accident airport about 15 minutes after the accident showed winds of 290 degrees at 12 knots.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1097A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1097A), registered now, S/N 18-685 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-18
- Registry model: [Piper PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18) (registry code 7101802) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series) (registry code 41506, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18-685
- Airframe hours: 3148
- Engines: LYCOMING O-290-D 125 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Hantge, Robert J.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, March 29, 1995, 75 hours before
- Departed: HCD
- Airport: HCD, Hutchinson Municipal, runway 33, 4,000 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 33; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 1,153 total, 15 in this make and model, 1,101 as pilot in command, 92 in the last 90 days, 36 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 290° at 12 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 36 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: HCD

## 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 19950519012109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950519012109A), May 19, 1995: Piper PA18125, Hutchinson, MN, Substantial damage. Narrative: pilot lost control during touch and go maneuver. On 5-19-95 at 1300 CDT. A PA-18-125, N1097A, owned by robert hantge, 400 s. glenn, Hutchinson, MN…

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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