Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA22 near Warner Robins, GA — 2020-11-01

Final reportERA21LA038
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Date
2020-11-01
Location
Warner Robins, GA, USA
Airport
5A2
Aircraft
PIPER PA22
Registration
N3225B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper compensation for shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent nose over.

NTSB narrative

During a full-stop landing attempt, the pilot realized that the wind had shifted from a crosswind to a tailwind. After touchdown, he realized insufficient runway remained to abort the landing, so he applied maximum wheel braking. He made a wide, right turn to help decelerate the airplane, during which the airplane departed the runway surface. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents4

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