Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22 near Ivanhoe, CA — 2021-12-16

Final reportWPR22LA065
Sign in to save
Date
2021-12-16
Location
Ivanhoe, CA, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22
Registration
N3744P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of a tail wheel equipped airplane reported that, he was a little fast on approach and the airplane bounced after the flare. The airplane subsequently nosed over. Both wings, wing lift struts, 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.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • Photos
  • 3 docket documents
View NTSB final reportView NTSB docket

Docket documents3

Related mishaps