Pilot Debrief

AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO AL3 near Monticello, GA — 2016-03-24

Final reportGAA16CA169
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Date
2016-03-24
Location
Monticello, GA, USA
Airport
GA06
Aircraft
AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO AL3
Registration
N127LC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tail wind, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with a tree.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind, he lost directional control, departed the runway, and impacted a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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