Pilot Debrief

WSK PZL MIELEC M 18A near Blountstown, FL — 2014-04-12

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Date
2014-04-12
Location
Blountstown, FL, USA
Airport
F95
Aircraft
WSK PZL MIELEC M 18A
Registration
N2297L
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that after returning to the airfield from a local flight, he elected to land on runway 36 and acknowledged the presence of a quartering tailwind on final approach. After touchdown, the airplane continued to the left, departed the runway, and collided with a ditch. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left and right wings respectively. The reported wind at the airport about the time of the accident was from 160 degrees at 7 knots, gusting to 14 knots. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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