Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22-150 near Moose Creek Ranger Station, ID — 2013-04-09

Final reportWPR13CA192
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Date
2013-04-09
Location
Moose Creek Ranger Station, ID, USA
Airport
1U1
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-150
Registration
N3505P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's use of excessive braking after landing with a tailwind and after an extended touchdown to avoid deer on the runway.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he overflew the turf airstrip and observed the windsock, which indicated "little to no wind." While on short final, and beyond the point where he could accomplish a safe go-around, he realized that he was landing with a tailwind. He saw some deer that had emerged from the trees and were on the runway and had to add power to avoid them. He continued the landing, and after touchdown, he applied heavy braking in an attempt to prevent the airplane from overrunning the runway. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted. The vertical stabilizer, the rudder, and the top of both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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