Angwin-Parrett Field Airport, Angwin, CA

Location:  Parrett Field is located 1 mile east of Angwin, California.

History:

Angwin/Parrett Field Airport Today:  Intensive flight training;



Airport Services and Amenities:  Mike's Aero; Food and lodging nearby;

Special Events and Attractions:  Calistoga Old Faithful Geyser; Pacific Union College; Petrified Forest; Wineries;

Airport Area Accident History:

Accident occurred Thursday, October 29, 2009 in Angwin, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 3/3/2010
Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140, registration: N1721T
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.
The pilot reported that he positioned the airplane for the night takeoff approximately 1/4-mile from the start of Runway 34. He attempted to activate the runway lights using the radio; however, he had selected an incorrect frequency. He used his landing light and positioned the airplane where he believed the runway was located. As the airplane approached 65 miles per hour, he saw grass and dirt. His passenger requested that he stop the airplane; however, the pilot felt that his options were better if he continued the takeoff. The passenger continued to request that he stop the airplane and the groundspeed was about 80 miles per hour. The pilot further reported that the passenger’s seat was positioned further back than his and that the passenger was pulling the yoke aft and her feet were pushing on the rudder pedals. The airplane then impacted a fence. Later activation of the airport lighting system revealed no operational anomalies when the correct
radio frequency was selected.

Accident occurred Saturday, June 21, 2008 in Angwin, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 7/30/2008
Aircraft: Maule MX-7-180A, registration: N1993F
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.
The pilot lost directional control during the initial takeoff roll on runway 34 in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He lifted the tail, and the airplane turned sharply to the left. He applied right rudder and braking, left aileron control deflection, and reduced the throttle to idle; however, directional control was not regained. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck a pole. The left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane slid into a cattle fence, causing substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine. He added that the winds were from 290 degrees at 7 miles per hour. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. ===
Accident occurred Saturday, December 20, 2003 in Angwin, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 12/28/2004
Aircraft: Beech B55, registration: N20480
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.
The private pilot reported he made a precautionary landing in an open field due to a low fuel state and weather. He had attempted to land at an airport, but elected to divert from the airport environment and find another area to land at. During the landing in the field, the airplane encountered rough/uneven terrain, and received structural damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane or engine. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: The pilot's continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in a low fuel state and a precautionary landing in rough terrain. ===
Accident occurred Monday, August 11, 2003 in Angwin, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 12/28/2004
Aircraft: Cessna 150G, registration: N8515J
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
The private pilot attempted a go-around while on final approach, but lost control of the airplane and landed hard. The airplane ran off the side of the runway, and the nose gear collapsed, damaging the firewall. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. ===
Accident occurred Tuesday, April 22, 2003 in Angwin, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 4/28/2004
Aircraft: Cessna 180J, registration: N7821K
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
The airplane veered off the runway to the right and came to rest nose down in a ditch. The pilot had received an airport advisory from another airplane that the airport was experiencing a crosswind from the west and recommended runway 16. During the landing roll, with the tail still airborne, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the right despite full rudder control input and braking by the pilot to the left. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. ===
Accident occurred Thursday, June 06, 2002 in ANGWIN, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 11/25/2003
Aircraft: Cessna A185F, registration: N714WH
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
The airplane ran off the side of the runway after a gust of wind lifted the left wing off the ground and the right wing struck the ground. The pilot couldn't control the airplane and it departed the left side of the runway. The closest weather reporting station at Sonoma Airport, about 18 nm west of Angwin, reported the winds to be from 150 degrees at 8 knots with no gusts. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop/swerve. ===
Accident occurred Wednesday, May 09, 2001 in Angwin, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 2/20/2002
Aircraft: Cessna 421C, registration: N26560
Injuries: 1 Minor, 3 Uninjured.
The pilot made a normal landing under calm wind conditions. During rollout he applied the brakes, and the right main landing gear brake locked up. The right tire skidded for about 600 feet, whereupon the pilot lost directional control. The airplane veered off the runway, traversed a field, and collided with a fence pole. The reason for the brake lockup was not determined. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: Right main landing gear brake lockup during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.

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