Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22-150 near Ariel, WA — 2023-05-08

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Date
2023-05-08
Location
Ariel, WA, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-150
Registration
N6058D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that he was attempting to land in a field, adjacent to a friend’s house. During the landing roll, the airplane hit an unexpected bump and the tail lifted into the air. The pilot applied brakes in tall grass, and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The right-wing strut, vertical stabilizer, and rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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