Pilot Debrief

GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B near Oakesdale, WA — 2011-08-15

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Date
2011-08-15
Location
Oakesdale, WA, USA
Aircraft
GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B
Registration
N6628Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to land with a high tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot took off in the tailwheel-equipped airplane and noted that the wind velocity was higher than expected, so he elected to return to the departure strip. The pilot reported that the wind produced a 12- to 15-mph tailwind for landing and that the combined effects of the tailwind and excessive airspeed caused the airplane’s tail to immediately begin to rise after touchdown. After rolling about 20 feet, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot said that the accident could have been prevented if he had flown in less windy conditions and that he should have executed a go-around.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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