Pilot Debrief

William P. Crowell Genesis near Warm Springs, GA — 2008-02-08

Final reportMIA08CA055
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Date
2008-02-08
Location
Warm Springs, GA, USA
Airport
5A9
Aircraft
William P. Crowell Genesis
Registration
N3449
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during final approach.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while on final approach at approximately 25 feet above ground level, for a third touch-and-go landing on runway 17, the airplane suddenly yawed 90 degrees to the right. He applied full power and the engine responded, but the airplane contacted the ground, bounced, then was, "...pushed to the ground." The airplane collided with bushes then came to rest. He further stated there was no mechanical failure or malfunction.

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