# NTSB MKC90LA062: Piper PA-22-150, N2927P, Lonoke, AR, March 5, 1990

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: March 5, 1990, 10:15 local (16:15 UTC)
- Place: Lonoke, AR
- Coordinates: 34.779159, -91.889137 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.7792&lon=-91.8891&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report September 30, 1992
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34939
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC90LA062
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34939/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA062

## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.  HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total experience in type of aircraft, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff
  - object - fence (contributing factor)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff
  - terrain condition - ravine (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment (contributing factor)

## Analysis

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF IN HIS NEWLY PURCHASED TAIL-WHEEL EQUIPPED ACFT, THE COMMERCIAL PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND IT WENT THROUGH A FENCE & A RAVINE, THEN STRUCK A LEVY. THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE WING, LIFT STRUTS, LANDING GEAR AND PROPELLER. THE PLT SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. THE PLT HAD A TOTAL FLIGHT TIME OF ABOUT TWO HOURS IN THIS TYPE OF ACFT, WHICH WAS RECEIVED IN THE PREVIOUS 24 HOURS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2927P](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2927P-2002-05-29), registration cancelled 2002-05-29, S/N 22-3196, built 1955 (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: 22-3196
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-B3A 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Crissman, Robert S.
- Registered owner: Unknown
- Departed: NONE
- Destination: 61M, COTTER, AR
- Airport: NONE, Andreson Fld, runway 24, 3,500 × 200 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 49; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 2,922 total, 2 in this make and model, 1,834 as pilot in command, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: -0 °F, dew point -0 °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 19900305003469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900305003469A), Mar 5, 1990: Piper STCPA22, Lonoke, AR, Substantial damage. Lost directional control of newly purchased tail wheel aircraft on takeoff roll. Hit fence and dirt levy.

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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