# NTSB SEA03LA167: Aviat A-1B, N233HY, Driggs, ID, August 11, 2003 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: August 11, 2003, 12:50 local (18:50 UTC) - Place: Driggs, ID - Coordinates: 43.738887, -111.103614 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.7389&lon=-111.1036&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report December 30, 2003 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 57680 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA03LA167 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/57680/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA167 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the dust devil. ## 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 - aircraft control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - weather condition - dust devil/whirlwind (contributing factor) - Nose over, landing - roll ## Analysis The private pilot reported that on final approach he noticed a dust devil approximately one-half to three-quarters of the way down the runway. After landing and during the rollout the left wing rose, followed by the tail being lifted, resulting in the aircraft flipping over and coming to rest in an inverted position. ## Factual narrative On August 11, 2003, approximately 1250 mountain daylight time, an Aviat A-1B single engine airplane, N233HY, was substantially damaged following a loss of control during landing roll at the Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport, Driggs, Idaho. The airplane was registered to Blue Lakes Inc., of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and operated by the pilot. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The cross-country flight originated from Idaho Falls, Idaho, at 1215. According to the Pilot Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB form 6120.1/2), the pilot reported that on final approach he noticed a "dust devil" approximately one-half to three-quarters of the way down the runway. After landing and during the rollout the left wing lifted, the tail lifted, and the airplane subsequently flipped over, coming to rest inverted with the nose of the aircraft oriented in the direction opposite of the landing roll. A certified airframe and powerplant mechanic reported substantial damage to both wings, the rudder, and the fuselage. The propeller and propeller spinner were also damaged. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N233HY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N233HY), registered now, S/N 2233, built 2003 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Aviat A-1B - Registry model: [Aviat A-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aviat-a-1b) (registry code 2210406) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming O-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-360-series) (registry code 41575, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 2233 - Engines: Lycoming O-360-A1P 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Blue Lakes Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: IDA, Idaho Falls, ID - Destination: U59, Driggs, ID - Airport: U59, Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport, runway 21, 7,300 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 38; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; last flight review January 12, 2002; seat: front; flight hours: 695 total, 20 in this make and model, 466 as pilot in command, 25 in the last 90 days, 29 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 220° at 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 46 °F - Altimeter: 30.38 inHg - Observed at: JAC, 18 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 20030811018609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030811018609A), Aug 11, 2003: Aviat A1B, Driggs, ID, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated. On final he noticed a dust devil 1/2 to 3/4 of the way down the runway. After landing, on roll out, at approximately 20 knots, the… 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.