Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22-108 near Bowling Green, MO — 2008-11-14

Final reportCEN09CA066
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Date
2008-11-14
Location
Bowling Green, MO, USA
Airport
H19
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-108
Registration
N5432Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence. A contributing factor was the sudden gusty crosswind.

NTSB narrative

While performing a touch and go landing in a tailwheel equipped airplane on a turf runway, the newly tailwheel endorsed pilot encountered a sudden crosswind. The airplane's nose turned left as the airplane "bounced" back into the air. The pilot initiated a go-around and added right rudder. The airplane exited the runway and headed for an airfield wind indicator, so the pilot reduced engine power and maneuvered the airplane away from the obstruction. The airplane settled into a plowed field, nosed over, and came to rest in the inverted position. The pilot was able to egress the airplane without assistance. Damage was sustained to the airplane's firewall, both wings and struts.

NTSB coding

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